Teacher Blind Or Visually Impaired Sy

Position: TEACHER FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED 26-27 SY
Position Type:
Teacher/Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Date Posted:
1/16/2026

Location:
DESC

Date Available:
08/11/2026

Closing Date:
until filled
GENERAL INFORMATION:

Title.............................................................. Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Licensure..................................................... Professional Educator License (PEL), Licensure in Orientation & Mobility Preferred
Endorsement............................................... Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired
Classification............................................... Certified Licensed - 10 months - 195 days
FLSA Status................................................ Exempt
Reports to.................................................... Program Administrator/Coordinator
Salary Classification.................................... Per NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane I Step 0 (Pending Negotiations)
Benefits....................................................... Per NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Reviewed/Revised....................................... 3/2023

PURPOSE:

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21 by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Teachers will provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, benchmarks/objectives, and methods regarding students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide interpretations of assessments on the impact on students' learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.

• Assists the student, parents, special and general education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students.

• Provide information about services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students.

• Acquire information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students.

• Interpret specific eye conditions and the educational implication of the visual impairment and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.

• Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.

• Assist the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.

• Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.

• Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the visually impaired student, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation.

• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.

• Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.

• Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.

• Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students' instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports.

• Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.

• Participate in team meetings and parent conference.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.

• Assume responsibility…