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SOESD – Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Position . The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) has a position opening for an Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). This role provides instruction and related services for visually impaired children in their homes, local schools, and within the community.

Position Details

Position type: PDHH/PVI – Licensed/ Teacher: PVI
Date posted: 6/5/2026
Date available:

8/21/2026

About SOESD

SOESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon. The region offers diverse outdoor activities and cultural venues, including the Britt Music Festival, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Position Goal

Provide instruction and related services for visually impaired children in their homes, 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.

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

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

Teach compensatory skill areas unique to vision loss, such as 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 or 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

190 days (academic year) – 0.5 FTE

Salary

$31,288.48 to $53,946.56 for the 2026‑2027 school year. This amount includes a $4,000 stipend under the Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Immediate Supervisor

PVI Department Chair, with appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator.

Benefits (0.5 FTE and above)

SOESD contributes up to $2,185.00 per month toward family coverage for health, dental and vision insurance premiums.
Employer‑paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
9 paid holidays.
A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance

OEBB MODA
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) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
Mercy Flights Membership

Physical Requirements

Stand/Walk: 4‑6 hours per day
Sit: 1‑4 hours per day
Drive: 1‑4 hours per day
Bending: occasionally
Squat: occasionally
Climb stairs: occasionally
Single grasping: occasionally
Pushing: limited
Pulling: limited
Fine manipulation: frequently
Repetitive foot: limited
Lifting < 25 lbs.: frequently
Lifting < 25‑50 lbs.: occasionally
Lifting < 75 lbs.: limited
Lifting < 100 lbs.: limited

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.

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