Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired; Orientation and Mobility Direct Hire Only for FY27

Description: Special Education Vision Itinerant Teacher; Orientation and Mobility Specialists Job Summary: Teaching students with varying levels of visual disabilities as an itinerant teacher. Provides orientation and mobility expertise/supports for itinerant vision students. Provides support that afford the student potential for success within their learning environments or that support their educators in the approaches that will best allow the students to achieve maximal success.

Position Overview

The Vision Itinerant Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites. This educator ensures that students receive equitable access to the curriculum by addressing individual needs through direct instruction, adaptations, and collaboration with school teams.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Instruction: Teach Braille reading and writing. Provide instruction in the use of assistive technology, including: Braille notetakers Magnification software and devices Talking calculators CD players and other accessible audio formats Teach visual efficiency skills (e.g., fixation, tracking, scanning). Provide instruction in keyboarding, computer use, and general visual-motor integration.

Deliver instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum, including orientation and mobility, self-determination, and social interaction skills. Curriculum and Materials Support: Provide adapted instructional materials, including ordering large print and Braille textbooks. Complete Learning Media Assessments (LMAs) to determine students' preferred learning modalities.

Order or adapt assessments suitable for students with visual impairments. Collaboration and Consultation: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Attend and contribute to IEP meetings, staff meetings, and evaluation team discussions. Serve as a liaison between parents, students, and school teams.

Consult with school staff regarding environmental modifications such as lighting, seating, and emergency drill procedures. Provide in-service training and professional development for staff and students. Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress on IEP goals. Submit regular goal progress reports.

Assist in the evaluation and re-evaluation process for students with visual impairments.

Qualifications

Valid teaching license with appropriate endorsement in Visual Impairments; Highly qualified under NCLB. Knowledge of Braille and assistive technologies for the visually impaired. Experience with the Expanded Core Curriculum and instructional strategies for low-vision and blind students. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Can perform the essential functions of the program FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: In accordance with the Certified Bargained Agreement (CBA) found on www.echoja. -> Human Resources Page --> certified bargaining agreement at https://4.files.edl.io/09bb/10/02/23/132312-87853341-e509-48d7-b59f-1d18efb05913.pdf Benefits: Full time employees are Eligible for health insurance, 13 sick days, and 3 personal days Position is within the EASE/Satellite Program.

Services may be provided within the self contained classrooms of ECHO Joint Agreement or within the Member District's School Buildings.