Teacher Visual Impaired

Teacher of the Visual Impaired

This position will work with a team of experts in our Visually Impaired Department on campus. The provider is a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) specifically trained to teach students who have a visual impairment and that can provide intensive, individualized instruction for students with complex support needs. The teacher needs to excel in high-intensity environments that focus on developing functional sensory access, tailored communication strategies, and meaningful daily routines to help students navigate their world.

Provider is an expert in modeling strategies for learning and daily activities, as they understand how vision impacts a student's learning. The provider will teach various skills such as self-advocacy, braille, assistive technology, and other expanded core curriculum areas. The provider will also be required to teach content standards. In addition, they design and implement instructional plans individualized to each student's needs.

Core Impact Areas Breakdown of

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide Direct Instruction (60%)
• Instructional Plans, Conducting Assessments, and Documenting (20%)
• Family and Caregiver Communication (15%)
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Candidates should have the following:

Knowledge of Special Education

Knowledge of Visually Impaired Pedagogy

Knowledge of Family and Community Partnerships

Knowledge of Observation, Documentation, and Assessment

Knowledge of Teaching and Engagement

Knowledge of Curriculum Design

Professionalism

Education & Experience:

Required:

Eligible Licenses - Class 1 Professional Teaching License, or Class 2 Standard Teaching License Preferred:
Eligible Endorsements - 32A VI, 32A SPE, 32E SPE, or 32S SPE Knowledge &

Skills:

Communication:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff. Leadership:
Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders. Technical:
Must possess or have the ability to possess the following from The Montana Office of Public Instruction by the first instructional day of the academic calendar

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $49,.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary

Location:

Great Falls Agency:
School for Deaf & Blind Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date:
May 7, 2026, 2:16:24 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Ongoing Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position) Contact Name:
Paula Mix|Contact Email: pmix.mt.us|Contact Phone:  The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay tana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

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