Teacher Visually Impaired Job Oregon area,Wisconsin USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Southern Oregon Education Service District has a position opening for an Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). The role serves all identified students aged birth–21 who are blind or low vision, based in Jackson and Josephine counties. Oregon certification as a Teacher of Visually Impaired is required; additional training in Orientation and Mobility is preferred.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow‑skiing, white‑water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in the Rogue Valley, please see:

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Position Goal

Provide instruction and related services for visually impaired children in their homes, in local schools and within the community.

Essential Functions

Know and understand the objectives of the regional program, its activities, and evaluation process.

Secure needed compliance forms and medical data on assigned students.

Assess students' needs using pre and post tests.

Confer with parents and professionals to meet student needs.

Participate in multidisciplinary teams and individual educational plans in conjunction with educational team members.

Establish, maintain and update schedules of visits to schools and homes.

Instruct students using prescriptive programs either directly or through consultation with paraprofessionals, professionals and parents.

Instruct students in compensatory skill areas unique to vision loss (i.e., braille reading and writing, and use of assistive technology).

Demonstrate ability to utilize behavior management in shaping appropriate personal and social behaviors.

Communicate and consult with professionals and parents of visually impaired students.

Order special supplies and equipment, maintain accurate records and return borrowed materials at the end of the school year.

Attend staff meetings and other scheduled in‑service meetings.

Utilize community agencies to meet the individual needs of students and families.

Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.

Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

Perform job related tasks as assigned by supervisor/coordinator.

Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.

Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.

Minimum Prerequisites

Oregon Basic or Standard Visually Handicapped License.

Length of Position / Salary

190 days (academic year) / 0.7 FTE. Per Collective Bargaining Agreement: $42,691.14 to $73,488.53 for the 2025‑2026 school year.

Immediate Supervisor

PVI Department Chair and appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator.

SOESD Benefits (For 0.5 FTE and Over)

Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2114.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
Employer‑paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
9 paid holidays.
Generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance

OEBB MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance.
Monthly premium deducted pre‑tax.

Options

Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day‑care expenses
Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
403(b)
Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements

Stand/Walk: 4‑6 Hrs/Day
Sit: 1‑4 Hrs/Day
Drive: 1‑4 Hrs/Day
Bending:
Occasionally
Squat:
Occasionally
Climb Stairs:
Occasionally
Single Grasping:
Occasionally
Pushing:
Limited
Pulling:
Limited
Fine Manipulation:
Frequently
Repetitive Foot‑Limited
Lifting:
Frequently
Lifting:
Occasionally
Lifting:
Limited
Lifting:
Limited

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY

SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:53:46 PM CST.

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