Part-Time Visual Impairments Special Ed Teacher

Hill 35; New Braunfels (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Hill 35 is seeking a part-time Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments. You will provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals and coordinate with the educational team to support curriculum access and functional independence for visually impaired students.

The role involves collaborating with campus staff, attending ARD/IEP meetings, and ensuring timely provision of large-type or braille materials, assistive tech, and related resources to maximize student participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas Special Education Certificate (Preferred).
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with TSVI certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to meet the unique educational needs of visually impaired students.
• Coordinate with assessment team to determine appropriate testing materials and modifications.
• Assist campus staff and parents to support access to curriculum and functional independence.
• Attend ARD/IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Maintain contact with parents to discuss progress and goals.

Skills

Braille instruction

Assessment

Collaboration

Communication

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education Certificate

Texas TSVI certification

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments (Part time)-Special Ed

This listing comes from the careers page at New Braunfels ISD and is checked nightly. You apply there.

Part-Time From $28,500/yr Posted 542 days ago

Provide specialized instruction and services to support the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments. Serve as a member of the educational team to support students' access to curriculum, functional independence, and positive outcomes as defined by each student's IEP.

This is considered a part-time position, 25-30 hrs./wk.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of visually impaired students.
• Possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide and coordinate this specialized instruction.
• Assist the student, parents, special and general education staff, and the student's sighted peers in:
• Understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students,
• becoming aware of services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students,
• acquiring information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students, and
• interpreting the visually impaired student's specific eye condition, the educational implications of the visual impairment, and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Consult regularly with the educational team to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
• Assist the campus administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.
• Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.
• Assure that large-type or braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the visually impaired student, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation in all classroom activities (appropriate educational materials may be prepared or adapted by the VI teacher, or they may be obtained from educational, clerical, or transcriber services.)
• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student's unique educational needs in the following areas, as indicated in the IEP:
• low vision & visual efficiency skills,
• daily living skills,
• communication skills (these skills include braille reading and writing as appropriate),
• social/emotional skills and abilities, & sensory motor skills.
• Prepare sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels.
• Provide assistance to the classroom teacher in academic subjects and activities of the classroom that, as a direct result of the student's visual impairment, require adaptation for the student.
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment:
• consult with assessment team to determine appropriate testing materials and modifications needed,
• assist with assessments when needed,
• interpret assessment results when needed.
• Conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and generate written reports.
• Attend ARD/IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel, and conferences with relevant schools and other key individuals.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child's abilities, progress, and future goals.
• Provide in-service training for school personnel and students and education for parents regarding the needs of visually impaired students and adaptations, programs, and services for these students.
• Make available pamphlets, videos, and other public information materials that may be useful in developing realistic and unprejudiced attitudes toward visually impaired students.
• Coordinate with other personnel, such as transcribers, readers, counselors, O&M specialists, career/vocational education staff, and rehabilitation counselors.
• Maintain a current reference library of professional materials and resources.
• Acquire information and training about current research, development, and technology.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas Special Education Certificate (Preferred)

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with the TSVI certification

Experience

Experience working with students with visual impairments preferred

Experience in developing and delivering IEP-based specialized instruction

Skills

Knowledge of educational implications of visual impairments

Skills in developing and adapting curriculum for students with visual impairments

Ability to conduct functional vision and learning media assessments

Ability to interpret eye reports and explain them to staff and families

Proficiency in braille instruction (as needed)

Strong collaboration, consultation, and communication skills

Understanding of assistive technology and accessible instructional materials