Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Job Description

Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Salary Range: $60,000 to $85,000, prorated based upon days dependent on educational experience and areas of expertise, may be negotiated.

Benefits: State Teachers Retirement System, paid sick/personal leave, and tax-sheltered retirement contributions. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered. Employee Assistance Program.

Location: Greene County ESC

Date available: 2025-26 School Year

Days: Full or Part time, up to 5 days per week

General Description:

Provides supplemental aids and services, including instruction in Braille to enable students who have a visual disability, to progress in the general curriculum and advance appropriately toward attaining annual IEP goals.

Qualifications:

• Ohio Department of Education Teacher's Certification/Licensure in Vision Impairments
  
• Training and experience in teaching students with Vision Impairments and working effectively with educators and families
  
• Satisfactory result of BCI/FBI background checks

Main Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Provides instruction and consultation services to VI students
  
• Provides consultation to district staff and families
  
• Attends IEP meetings
  
• Selects and develops instructional materials and equipment
  
• Serves as a liaison between district staff and other agencies
  
• Serves as a resource to staff on issues related vision impairments.
  
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of students
  
• Evaluates student progress
  
• Keeps abreast of techniques and innovations in the assigned position via attendance and pertinent training.
  
• Responds constructively to supervision
  
• Participates in Team meetings, Staff Development
  
• Manages time to accomplish duties and implements strategies to deal with completing work priorities.
  
• Maintains records, collects outcome results
  
• Develops and follows an accurate schedule of services
  
• Complete reports and other documents, as needed

Abilities Required:

• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
  
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
  
• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data and computer documentation.
  
• Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.
  
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual

Please submit application, resume', references and copy of licensure through Frontline application link.

Applicants may also email Sue Campbell at [email protected]