Teacher Blind and Visually Impaired

Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Wicomico County Public Schools TO BE DETERMINED - Salisbury, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job : 5498442

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary

Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers . Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers.

Hours

Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).

Contract Unit:
This position is part of the Unit I (Certificated) bargaining unit.

FLSA:
Exempt

• At the time of the application, candidate must hold or be eligible for a current Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired Certification.
• Dual certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is preferred.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and qualification for MSDE TVI certification required, with the ability to obtain certification in special education.
• General knowledge of visual impairments, including causes, manifestations, and adaptations.
• Knowledge of special education principles specific to visual impairment and its impacts, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's, 504 Accommodation Plans, and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
• Some knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; adaptive technology, alternate modes of communication; and / or orthopedic impairment.
• Knowledge of the UEB and Nemeth braille codes, and ability to research and apply all braille codes if needed in a student's curriculum.
• Must be able to drive from one location to another in order to provide services to students.

• Function as a service provider and/or case manager teaching students with visual impairment or multiple disabilities Birth to 21 years of age.
• Facilitate and/or participate in the development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and coordinated services.
• Conduct evaluations to include Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Assessments, and Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) inventories, and write assessments.
• Provide instruction on the use of technology, low vision devices, Expanded Core Curriculum areas, and access to materials of instruction.
• Provide UEB and Nemeth braille instruction (reading and writing) and on use of tactile materials and tactile graphics.
• Collaborate with special education and general education teachers to assure the provision of accessible materials of instruction and implementation of the IEP.
• Provide regular consultation and support to parents, classroom teachers, other school personnel, and students’ sighted peers. Provide strategies for the student’s safe, independent movement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Categories:

Special Education >
Visually Impaired

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kevin Smith , Director of Special Education
• Email: kesmith

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