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Enhance educational access and success for students with visual impairments as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired in a dynamic, supportive setting. Work closely with schools, families, and educators to deliver best-in-class vision services throughout the academic year. This contract opportunity involves itinerant travel between multiple campuses, serving students from Pre-K through transition ages, ensuring diverse and meaningful experiences.
Key Qualifications:
- Active Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments
- Master’s degree in an education-related field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a school-based role
- Expertise in best practices for supporting visually impaired students, mentoring, coaching, and professional development
- Strong ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and advocate for resources within multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness and ability to complete fingerprinting as part of the credentialing process
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct educational support and specialized instruction to students with visual impairments across a range of ages
- Mentor and coach new and returning staff in vision-related services
- Collaborate with the Vision Related Services Department to assist with service delivery, training, and implementation of effective strategies
- Support colleagues with problem-solving, advocacy, and professional resources
- Maintain compliance with all district and credentialing requirements
- Travel between assigned schools within the district as an itinerant specialist
This full-time role (37.5 hours per week, with potential part-time availability) is entirely on-site in a welcoming, resource-rich educational environment. The assignment begins August 27, 2026, and continues through June 9, 2027, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact during the academic year.
If you are passionate about empowering students and supporting fellow educators in the field of visual impairments, take the next step in your career—submit your application today to help shape inclusive and accessible learning communities!
Compensation for this position ranges from $30.50 to $50.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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