Teacher Visually Impaired; SY- District Wide

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (26-27 SY) - District Wide

Irving ISD Special Education - Irving, Texas

• Job : 5709042
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To be determined
• Position Type: Full-Time

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

• Job Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
• Reports To: Director of Special Education
• Pay Grade: Teacher (187 days)
• Department: Special Education
• Date Revised: June 2020
• Primary
  
  Purpose:
  
  To provide direct/consultative services to students with visual impairments

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.

• Education/Certifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Valid Texas teacher certification
  • Valid Texas certification as Educator of the Visually Impaired
• Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Possess excellent command of UEB Braille and Nemeth code
  • Knowledge of braille pedagogy and ability to teach braille to advanced learners
  • Knowledge of abacus and electronic devices including braille and other specialized note takers
  • Comfort and skill in teaching functional daily living experiences, familiarity with low vision tools, and knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Knowledge and skills required to administer and interpret appropriate assessment and evaluation instruments
  • Skill in interpersonal communication with peers, students, parents, and teachers
  • Ability to work with a wide range of students with visual impairments
  • Understand human behavior dynamics and an ability to interact effectively with educational personnel
  • Drive self in own vehicle to multiple school sites and homes in the district to provide services
  • Effective use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and email

• For students learning Braille; teach
  • Braille (contracted and uncontracted)
  • Early Literacy Code/pre-Braille Skills
  • Literary Code
  • Nemeth Code
  • Abacus Skills
• Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, as determined by the ARD committee with goals and objectives.
• Teach students low vision and visual efficiency skills.
• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of appropriate ECC skills.
• Work with students to facilitate conversations with their peers to build social skills and relationships.
• Through Self-Advocacy instruction, assist students in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence to communicate the functional implications of their vision impairments with peers and others.

• Serve as a resource and reference point for current information regarding education of the visually impaired and orientation and mobility services.
• Help parents, districts, and other agencies related to appropriate services for students with visual impairments including orientation and mobility services.
• Assist in planning and preparing materials and presentations for small group trainings.
• Provide mentoring to other professionals as assigned.

• Assist with development and implementation of the IEP.
• Assist in the development and updating of strategies for the implementation of regional Supplementary Services for the Visually Impaired (SSVI).
• Assist with implementation of regional Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) program for students with visual impairments.

• Participate in ARD/IFSP process for specified students with visual impairments.
• Participate in IEP development for specified students with visual impairments.
• Consult with IISD personnel on appropriate instructional and orientation and mobility strategies, techniques and materials for students with visual impairments.
• Participate in periodic meetings with staff to explore issues, view new materials/equipment, and share and exchange information.

• Exhibit initiative in finding and meeting needs and developing new ideas.
• Exhibit good judgment in interactions with all clients.
• Identify problems and suggest solutions in a positive manner.

• Remain abreast of trends and developments in orientation and mobility services.
• Provide instructional and consultative orientation and mobility services to eligible students.
• Provide direct and consultative services for students with visual impairments.
• Administer functional vision evaluation/learning media assessments; prepare computer-generated report of evaluation, proposed IEP/follow-up activities. Document progress and submit six week student progress reports. Prepare a summary of progress at least on an annual basis based on previously established IEP.
• Address expanded core curriculum needs of all assigned students with visual impairment through ongoing evaluations, determination of need, implementation of programming, and record keeping.
• Develop an itinerant schedule for providing services.
• Provide assistance in the selection, acquisition and use of adaptive/assistive…