Outreach Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Outreach Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana's children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve.

The Outreach Teacher supports elementary and secondary schools that request ISBVI services for their blind and visually impaired students. You will provide direct and indirect services to students and teachers in an assigned school district. You will teach, tutor, and coach students while advising teachers and administrators in adjusting teaching methods, identifying aids, and developing resources. You may teach elementary to high school students.

Your ISBVI supervisor will coordinate with you to determine your subject-area expertise. The school will pay the expenses for teachers to obtain Visual Impairment Graduate Licensure through Indiana State University.

Teachers must be:
Licensed in the State of Indiana. Proficient in Braille or demonstrate the willingness to become proficient in Braille.

Salary:
The School for the Blind and Visually impaired uses a qualification matrix to determine salary. Salary ranges from $50,414 for newly degreed candidates to $90,582 for highly experienced teachers. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

Provide instruction that addresses each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and State standards. Assess and document student progress and report progress to parents via IEP updates. Supervise students to ensure health, safety, and welfare. Lead or participate on school improvement committees. Assist with supervision of co-curricular events. Provide information to students in their appropriate communication mode. Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, and dependability.

Provide direct services and consults to students, families, and stakeholders. Prepare lesson plans that meet the standards for ISBVI and the State of Indiana.

Credentials:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education, Special Education, or other subject with a teaching endorsement. Valid teaching license or emergency license through the State of Indiana.

Additional qualifications:

Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in the area of specialization. Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating impaired students. Specialized knowledge of teaching aids and equipment for students with visual impairments. Shows competency in vision-specific skills aligned with the grade level of instruction. Complies with requirements of Indiana House Bill 1003 to protect the privacy of student information.

Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies. Ability to evaluate student performance, skills, and progress. Effective communication skills. Assist students in using self-control and self-management strategies. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
Certification, or willingness to acquire certification, in the area of visual impairment. Proficient in Braille or the willingness to become proficient.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans Wellness Rewards Program:
Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick…