Remote Assistive Tech Specialist for Visually Impaired

State of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

PERA retirement plans

Paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work schedule

Remote-work options

11 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Department of Education, School for the Blind seeks an experienced ECC instructor to deliver assistive technology and compensatory instruction to students with visual impairments. You will align lessons with Colorado standards and assess progress in a supportive learning environment.

You will collaborate with school teams, develop IEP-aligned plans, and advocate for learners while supporting ASL proficiency development and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education; Visual Impairment specialization required.
• Colorado educator licensure with endorsement as Special Education Specialist: Visually Impaired (or comparable).
• CATIS certification required or eligible for certification.
• Experience with visually impaired students and/or multiple disabilities.
• Braille competency within the first instructional semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide ECC and assistive technology instruction to elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with IEPs and school initiatives.
• Deliver assistive technology instruction and conduct technology evaluations for assigned students.
• Collaborate with co‑teaching teams and multidisciplinary educational teams.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized student objectives.
• Serve as a student advocate for assigned learners.
• Provide accessibility guidance and evaluate instructional software/tools for accessibility compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

ASL learning commitment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education (Visual Impairment specialization)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Instructional platforms

Databases

Job description

The State of Colorado, Department of Education, School for the Blind seeks an experienced ECC instructor to deliver assistive technology and compensatory instruction to students with visual impairments. You will align lessons with Colorado standards and assess progress in a supportive learning environment.

You will collaborate with school teams, develop IEP-aligned plans, and advocate for learners while supporting ASL proficiency development and professional growth opportunities.