Teacher Visually Impaired

Teacher of the Visually Impaired – 26-27 School Year

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Feb 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 4, 2026

Teacher of the Visually Impaired for the 26-27 School Year in the ESU 13 School Districts.

• Job Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Department: Special Education
• Education Level and Certification: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education; must possess a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with Visual Impairment Endorsement as required by NDE Rule 10.
• Reports To: Director of Special Education or Designee
• Terms of Employment: 185 days up to 191 days with summer services included / Schedule 4
• FLSA Status: Exempt.
• Position Type: Full-Time

• Regular, dependable attendance.
• Perform identified responsibilities and tasks.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Engage active listening and problem‑solving skills.
• Manage own time and the time of others, as requested.
• Effectively communicate through both oral and written means.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and family information as required by NDE Rule 51 and Rule 52 and FERPA.
• Provide direct instruction and consultation/collaboration for blind or visually impaired students as identified by the IFSP/IEP/504 plan.
• Perform assessments to qualify, gather data, and develop programming and instruction in functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives for student IFSP/IEPs.
• Monitor student IFSP/IEP progress and collect data to determine attainment.
• Document student progress and provide reports as required.
• Participate in student 504, IFSP, IEP and MDT team meetings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers regarding student needs.
• Prepare and adapt classroom materials for instructional use.
• Maintain proficiency in teaching, adapting, and preparing braille instruction including software and hardware.
• Obtain and utilize knowledge of assistive technology devices and instruction.
• Participate in professional development activities related to duties and goals.
• Participate in training and fidelity measurements as required by the NE Dept of Education.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

• Inside heated/air‑conditioned classrooms.
• Regular travel required with clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

The essential functions include regular, dependable in‑person attendance; the ability to perform identified tasks; and the ability to perform specified physical requirements.

It is the policy of ESU 13 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the ESU 13 Administrator.