Teacher - Visual Impairment; SSC Job Mesquite area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher - Visual Impairment (SSC)
Position Type:
Professional - Teacher Level (Secondary)/Secondary Teacher

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Student Support Center
Teacher Compensation Plan
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director - Special Education

This position is funded with IDEA B Formula, and continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of IDEA B Formula funds.

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide specialized direct institution and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments. Provide collaborative consultative services with multidisciplinary teams including parent/guardian and COMS, as needed, to support program implementation. Support concept development to promote the students' academic and functional achievement via the TEKS/PreK Guidelines and personal, functional independence as it relates to the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree
Hold teacher certification
Hold certification as Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Knowledge and skills required to administer and interpret appropriate assessment and evaluation instruments to make programming recommendations
Skill in written and verbal interpersonal communication with peers, students, parents, teachers, and district staff
Ability to produce Braille materials
Knowledge and skill required to select, use, and teach various types of assistive technology for students with visual impairments
Ability to work with a wide range of students with visual impairments
Possess leadership qualities
Ability to interact effectively with educational personnel in a collaborative and professional manner
Implement vision services in a timely manner according to the assigned caseload and each student's IEP/IFSP
Document vision services per the guidelines set forth by the program supervisor and Special Populations Department

EXPERIENCE:

Classroom teaching or related experience in providing direct and consultative services to a wide range of students with visual impairments

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

-Implement vision services in a timely manner according to the assigned caseload and each student's IEP/IFSP
Document vision services per the guidelines set forth by the program supervisor and Special Education Department
Assist with annual VI Registration
Assess, teach, and integrate knowledge of the expanded core curriculum (ECC)
Participate in ARD/IFSP process for specified students with visual impairments
Participate in IEP development for specified students with visual impairments
Consult with personnel on appropriate instructional strategies, techniques, and materials for students with visual impairments
Participate in periodic meetings; such as, staffings, with staff to explore issues, view new materials/equipment, and share and exchange information
Remain abreast of trends and developments in education of students with visual impairments; to include federal, state, and local policies
Provide direct and collaborative consultation services for students with visual impairments as assigned
Administer functional vision evaluation/learning media assessments; prepare objective, thorough, and professionally written evaluation reports using parent-friendly language within given timelines; write goals and objectives aligned to FVE/LMA and PLAAFP Statements, propose IEP/follow-up activities; document progress and submit progress reports per given timelines; and prepare a summary of progress annually based on the 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
Maximize productivity and time in the work day by developing an itinerant schedule for providing instructional services
Provide assistance in the selection, acquisition and use of adaptive/assistive equipment and/or devices
Assume responsibilities for and maintain confidentiality relative to student records/data
Maintain records relative to supplementary services activities and submit such records at times…