Visual Impairment Specialist

POSITION INFORMATION:

Supervisor:
Director of Special Education
Employment Period: 10 months
Employment Status:
Full-time

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary:
The annual salary for this position ranges from $58,500 (Step 0, Bachelor's) to $101,105 (Step 30+, Doctorate) based on the approved  school year salary scale. Please review the Teacher Scale to see where your specific education level and verified years of experience place you. Final salary placement is determined strictly by verified years of creditable experience.

• Evaluate vision needs and provide strategies for low vision and blind students, as needed.
• Develop and implement IEPs.
• Develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Follow procedures, practices, materials and equipment usage required to provide appropriate learning experiences for assigned students (which may include Braille, abacus, etc).
• Performs related duties as required.

• Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement in Visual Impairments;
  Orientation & Mobility Certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, parents and other community members, both orally and in writing.
• Must demonstrate organizational, planning and human relations skills.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669;

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.