Classroom Teacher for Blind & Low-Vision Learners

State-of-Washington-School-For-the-Blind; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State School for the Blind seeks a Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners for the 2026-27 school year to deliver engaging, specially designed instruction in middle and high school classrooms. The role emphasizes access through the Expanded Core Curriculum, assistive technology, and braille, while advocating for students via the IEP process.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and related staff to ensure access needs are met across the school day and to support student success

Qualifications

• Experience delivering specially designed instruction aligned to state standards.
• Ability to adapt materials into accessible formats for students with blindness or low vision.
• Experience collaborating on IEP teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and monitor direct, specially designed instruction in math, reading, writing, and other core content areas, aligned to state standards and individual IEP goals.
• Embed instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum and assistive technology, including braille and accessible learning modes.

Skills

Specially designed instruction

Expanded Core Curriculum

Assistive technology

Braille

IEP collaboration

Tools

Screen readers

Braille displays/notetakers

Magnification software

OCR

Job description

Washington State School for the Blind seeks a Teacher of Blind and Low Vision Learners for the 2026-27 school year to deliver engaging, specially designed instruction in middle and high school classrooms. The role emphasizes access through the Expanded Core Curriculum, assistive technology, and braille, while advocating for students via the IEP process.

Collaborate with teachers, families, and related staff to ensure access needs are met across the school day and to support student success