Braille Literacy Instructor & IEP Specialist

DHRM; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia School for the Deaf & Blind (VSDB) in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Braille Instructor to provide direct Braille literacy instruction and serve as an IEP case manager for assigned students. The role involves assessing needs, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with teachers, families, and service providers to support Braille skills across settings.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and Virginia licensure for visual impairments, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, visual impairments, education, or a related field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement appropriate for teaching students with visual impairments, or eligibility for such licensure.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Braille reading and writing.
• Knowledge of Unified English Braille (UEB) and applicable Braille formatting standards.
• Knowledge of Braille literacy development and effective instructional practices for students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to assess Braille literacy skills and use assessment data to develop individualized instruction.
• Ability to provide effective direct instruction to students with a wide range of ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Knowledge of assistive technology used by students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to teach students to use Braille technology independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and promote student independence and self‑advocacy.
• Ability to design a schedule that meets service minute requirements for caseload responsibilities.
• Minimum proficiency level of Novice in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire this level within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, specialized instruction in Braille literacy and related skills.
• Serve as an IEP case manager for assigned students.
• Assess student needs and develop individualized instruction, monitor progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, families, and related service providers to support Braille skills.
• Support students in developing the skills to access the general curriculum and increase independence across settings.

Skills

Braille literacy

Assessment data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional strategies

Differentiated instruction

Student relationships

Test data interpretation

ASL (Novice)

Assistive technology

Braille technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education, visual impairments, education, or related field

Virginia teaching license for visual impairments or eligibility

Tools

Nemeth Code

Braille technology hardware

Job description

Virginia School for the Deaf & Blind (VSDB) in Staunton, VA, is seeking a Braille Instructor to provide direct Braille literacy instruction and serve as an IEP case manager for assigned students. The role involves assessing needs, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with teachers, families, and service providers to support Braille skills across settings.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and Virginia licensure for visual impairments, with