Teacher 2026-2027, Itinerant Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Cypress, Texas, is seeking a qualified teacher for visually impaired students. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and be certified by the Texas Education Agency. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with classroom teachers, ordering specialized materials, and attending ARD meetings. Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are vital, along with a legitimate Texas driver's license. The position involves 187 days of employment under a probationary/term contract, offering competitive compensation at pay grade T60 with potential additional stipends.

Formación

• Experience with visual impairments in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to travel within and out of the district.
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsabilidades

• Screen referrals for functional vision performance.
• Administer functional vision and media assessments.
• Provide direct instruction to visually impaired students.
• Order Brailled materials and tangible apparatus.
• Participate in ARD meetings for assessing visually impaired students.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Assessment skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher

Certification to teach the visually impaired

Descripción del empleo

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Certified by the Texas Education Agency to teach the visually impaired;
• Experience working with students with visual impairments in a school setting preferred;
• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess visual impairments and conditions;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Required to travel both within and out of district;
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license;
• Knowledge of assigned subject;
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

Salary

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

https://www.cfisd.net/Page/5694

Additional stipend as approved

Essential Functions

• Screen referrals for functional vision performance.
• Administer functional vision assessment, learning media assessment, and technology assessment.
• Provide direct instructional services with visually impaired students as outlined on the IEP.
• Order Brailed materials and tangible apparatus.
• Supply classroom teachers with equipment and supplies specific to visually impaired students.
• Serve as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and participate as one of the appraisal representatives for the visually impaired students.
• Actively participate in curriculum development efforts, professional growth options, and appropriate organizational activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility teams.
• Counsel and involve parents in the educational process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities.
• Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand visual deficits in students.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned in order to maintain an efficient program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.