Itinerant Visually Impaired Teacher

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools in Harvey, Louisiana, seeks an Itinerant Visually Impaired Teacher to support assessment personnel and collaborate with regular classroom teachers.

The role involves providing services to visually impaired students, training staff, obtaining suitable materials, and maintaining communication with the Louisiana Department of Education; starting Aug 4, 2025. Bachelor’s degree with certification and 3+ years of experience are required; advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and visually impaired certification are required.
• 3+ years of experience in elementary, secondary, or special education.
• Strong communication skills across settings and ability to motivate staff.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills using data to guide decisions.
• Professionalism and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with assistive technology for visually impaired students.
• Braille instruction ability and mobility training familiarity (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists assessment personnel in identifying visually impaired students.
• Furnishes in-service training to school personnel.
• Obtains suitable textbooks and materials for visually impaired students.
• Maintains contact with general classroom teachers to tailor reading materials.
• Provides direct services to visually impaired students.
• Communicates with Louisiana Dept. of Education and follows procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent self-starter

Analytical problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Visually impaired certification

Advanced degree (Desirable)

Job description

Itinerant Visually Impaired Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4818488

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 27, 2024 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Position Description:

• Reporting to the Executive Director of Special Education in the Student Support Unit, the Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired is responsible for assisting assessment personnel in identifying and assessing visually impaired students working cooperatively with support services and regular classroom teachers.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Facilitates services and interprets needs of the visually impaired students.
• Provides in-service training to all school personnel ensuring that the visually impaired student is positively received in the school.
• Obtains special textbooks and materials suitable for the visually impaired student.
• Maintains regular contact with the general classroom teacher to prepare reading materials in proper medium for the visually impaired student.
• Provides direct services to visually impaired students.
• Maintains reciprocal communication with the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education.

Skills and Qualifications:

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree and visually impaired certification required.
• 3+ years of experience in elementary, secondary, and/or special education.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture- creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• In depth-knowledge of assistive technology, specifically designed for the visually impaired to train students and teachers.
• Ability to provide Braille instruction.
• Familiarity with orientation and mobility training (preferred).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Advanced degree

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.
• Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

• JPPSS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emily Davis , DIRECTOR OF IDEA
• STUDENT SUPPORT
• Email: [e-mail]

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