Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired

Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired

JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 01/09/2026 POSTING NUMBER: 049400

LOCATION:

Admin Special Education - 877

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide appropriate educational services to students determined by Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee as visually impaired.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To guide each student in developing a positive self-concept.

* To guide each student in developing problem solving skills appropriate to the student's potential

* To write and implement the IEP as outlined by the ARD Committee.

* To maintain a positive relationship with student, parent and all school staff.

* Regular attendance.

* Other duties as assigned.

* Treat student as age appropriate for campus.

* Treat student with dignity and respect.

* Be consistent with Behavior Management System.

* Attend staff development activities and workshops related to assigned area.

* Maintain confidentiality on student information.

* Regular attendance

EXPERIENCE:

* Experience as special education teacher. Training in specialized techniques for teaching students with visual impairments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* BA or BS degree from an accredited university

* Hold valid Texas teacher certification

* One of the following certifications: (1) Deficient Vision; (2) Visually Handicapped; or (3) Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Supplemental:
Early Childhood-Grade 12

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Demonstrates skills in positive classroom organization and management which will maximize instructional times.

* Demonstrates methods to work successfully with students of varying disabilities and learning abilities.

* Demonstrates skills in specialized techniques for working with visually impaired students.

* Demonstrates skills in assessing individual student competencies and to develop an appropriate IEP

* Demonstrates use of instructional strategies which will increase student achievement

CONTACT INFORMATION:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher aide(s) as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:
Braille typewriters, equipment for the visually impaired

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

APPLY TO:

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SALARY:

Teacher Pay Scale - go to Human Resources section of webpage and click on "Pay Plans".

DAYS: 187

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