Teacher Visually Impaired​/Special Education Teacher

Job Title

Teacher for the Visually Impaired/Special Education Teacher ()

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Visually Impaired
• Date Posted: 6/29/2026
• Location:
  
  All Schools
• FTE:
  Full-time
• Status:
  Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)
• Terms:
  
  10-month, 187-day work year, normally 7.6 hours per day, may be greater; extended school year (ESY) required, additional stipend paid.
• Salary:
  Unit I Teacher 7.6 hour Salary Scale Range: $60,010 - $69,169 (dependent upon licensure and experience)
• Supervisor:
  Director of Special Education, Principal
• Availability:
  Immediately
• Travel Requirement: TBD (will require traveling to other schools in the county to provide services)
• Subject:
  Special Education

Provide specialized instruction utilizing methods, curriculum, and instructional strategies appropriate for students with visual impairments and other disabilities as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's degree or certification in special education
• Teaching certificate or eligibility to receive a teaching certificate for teaching students with visual impairments issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or another state department of education
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
• Proficiency in a variety of technologies and applications related to visual impairments
• Ability to interpret, explain, present, and use data
• Ability to understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions
• Successful management of confidential information and materials
• History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment
• Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well‑being
• History of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Ability to problem‑solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressured environment
• Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
• Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
• Ability to lift and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
• Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs
• Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations

• Master's Degree or higher in applicable special education field
• Three (3) years of teaching students with visual impairments
• Orientation and Mobility Certification
• CPR and First Aid certification

• Assist the student, parents, special and regular education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in:
  • Understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students
  • Becoming aware of the services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students
  • Acquiring information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of students with visual impairments
• Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the IEP goals and grade‑level curriculum.
• Consult regularly with classroom teachers, other school personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for students with visual impairments.
• Assist the schools in making environmental adjustments for students with visual impairments.
• Read and produce Braille.
• Knowledge of assistive technology related to visual impairments.
• Develop and implement the IEPs for all assigned students and coordinate the IEPs for their academic and related service areas within the school.
• Develop and maintain summaries to reflect student progress and prepare sequential and meaningful…