Teacher Visually Impaired

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Morehouse Parish School District is seeking a highly qualified and compassionate Special Education Teacher – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to serve students from PreK through 12th grade. This itinerant position provides specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites.

The TVI will deliver direct and consultative services aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), support access to the general education curriculum, and collaborate with educators, families, and related service providers to ensure equitable and meaningful educational opportunities.

Travel between schools is required, and services may be provided in homes, daycares, or community-based settings as appropriate.

Ensure students with visual impairments have equitable access to high‑quality instruction and the general education curriculum by providing specialized instruction, consultation, and support services aligned with LDOE policies, IDEA, and best practices in visual impairment education.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time, 9‑Month Contract
• Salary:
  Based on MPSD Teacher Salary Schedule and applicable state guidelines
• Travel:
  Required between school sites; mileage reimbursement per district policy
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Special Education and assigned school principals
• Evaluation:
  Performance evaluated by the Director of Special Education and/or assigned school administrator

June 30, 2026 – July 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Position remains open until filled)

Please upload the following into the online application: current resume, college transcripts, valid Louisiana teaching/leadership certifications, and supporting documents demonstrating qualifications and experience.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Direct specialized instruction to students with visual impairments across PreK–12
• Deliver instruction in Braille, assistive technology, visual efficiency, and compensatory skills
• Adapt instructional materials (large print, Braille, digital formats)
• Support access to the general education curriculum
• Participate in IEP development and implementation
• Conduct and contribute to evaluations and assessments
• Maintain compliance with IDEA and LDOE regulations
• Maintain service logs and progress data
• Collaborate with teachers and related service providers
• Provide staff training and consultation
  
  Communicate with families regarding progress and strategies
• Travel between assigned schools to deliver services, including homes, daycares, and community settings when required
• Maintain a structured service schedule
• Participate in professional development and maintain knowledge of best practices
• Develop a professional growth plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Valid Louisiana teaching certificate in Special Education or related field
• Eligibility for or current certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
• Knowledge of special education laws and instructional practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Eligibility for alternative certification path: certified teachers without VI endorsement must agree to pursue add‑on certification within a district‑approved timeframe

• Current TVI certification
• Experience with visually impaired students
• Knowledge of Braille and assistive technology
• Experience in itinerant teaching

Special Education Department

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Teresa Merritt, Personnel Director

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Morehouse Parish School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status.