Teacher 2026-2027, Itinerant Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

Young World Physical Education; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Paid leave packages

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Itinerant Teacher for Visually Impaired Students based in Cypress, Texas. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and certification by the Texas Education Agency. The teacher will provide instructional services and collaborate with various educational teams to assist visually impaired students.

The ideal candidate will have experience with visual impairments, strong organizational skills, and a valid Texas driver's license. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Experience working with visually impaired students in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to assess visual impairments and conditions.
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Administer functional vision assessments to students.
• Provide direct instructional services to visually impaired students.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan educational activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Certification by Texas Education Agency

Job description

Teacher 2026-2027, Itinerant Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

Location: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District M.H. Administration Building, Cypress, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

1. Job ID: 5628524
2. Application Deadline: Posted until filled
3. Posted: Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
4. Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
2. Certified by the Texas Education Agency to teach the visually impaired.
3. Experience working with students with visual impairments in a school setting preferred.
4. Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess visual impairments and conditions.
5. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Required to travel both within and out of district.
7. Clear and valid Texas driver's license.
8. Knowledge of assigned subject.
9. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
10. 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. Additional stipend as approved. Salary details available at https://www.cfisd.net/Page/5694.

Essential Functions

1. Screen referrals for functional vision performance.
2. Administer functional vision assessment, learning media assessment, and technology assessment.
3. Provide direct instructional services with visually impaired students as outlined on the IEP.
4. Order Brailed materials and tangible apparatus.
5. Supply classroom teachers with equipment and supplies specific to visually impaired students.
6. 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.
7. Actively participate in curriculum development efforts, professional growth options, and appropriate organizational activities.
8. Work collaboratively with the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility teams.
9. Counsel and involve parents in the educational process.
10. Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities.
11. Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand visual deficits in students.
12. Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned in order to maintain an efficient program.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
14. 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.

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Laurie Abreo, Coordinator, Related Services
• M.H. Administration Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]