Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Educational Service Center in Dayton, OH, seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to deliver specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments across multiple districts. Travel to client districts is required, and the position starts ASAP with commensurate salary based on education and experience.

The role emphasizes Braille instruction, development of readiness and daily living skills, and collaboration with families and staff to meet IEP goals.

Qualifications

• Required Ohio State Board of Education teaching credentials.
• Knowledge and experience in instruction for students with visual impairments, including Braille and adaptive strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-performance standards, professional ethics, and student advocacy.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with state standards, district curriculum, and IEP goals.
• Assist with student identification, evaluations, parent conferences, IEP development, and periodic reviews.
• Provide direct instruction in Braille, readiness skills, daily living skills, concept development, and other specialized skills for visually impaired students.
• Select and implement appropriate reading media (Braille, large print, digital formats).
• Align teaching strategies with individual learning styles and use evidence-based instructional techniques.
• Track student progress using formative and summative assessments; provide timely feedback.
• Develop and implement activities that support sensory processing and functional independence.
• Communicate IEP and SDI objectives clearly to families and staff.
• Participate in team meetings to plan services relevant to student needs.
• Use positive behavioral interventions to support communication, self-regulation, socialization, and independence.

Skills

Braille instruction

Adaptive strategies

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Ohio State Board of Education teaching credentials

Job description

Montgomery County Educational Service Center

200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402

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Job Title:Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Location:Montgomery County ESC - Regional Center (Daily Travel to Client Districts Required)

Start Date:ASAP

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Full/Part-Time:Full-Time

Who We Are:

We're a premier provider of high quality, cost effective, special education services in Ohio. We serve 16 public school districts in our county and more than 130 educational entities across Ohio.#WeAreMCESC!

What You'll Do:

• Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with state standards, district curriculum, and IEP goals.
• Assist with student identification, evaluations, parent conferences, IEP development, and periodic reviews.
• Provide direct instruction in Braille, readiness skills, daily living skills, concept development, and other specialized skills for visually impaired students.
• Select and implement appropriate reading media (Braille, large print, digital formats).
• Align teaching strategies with individual learning styles and use evidence-based instructional techniques.
• Track student progress using formative and summative assessments; provide timely feedback.
• Develop and implement activities that support sensory processing and functional independence.
• Communicate IEP and SDI objectives clearly to families and staff.
• Participate in team meetings to plan services relevant to student needs.
• Use positive behavioral interventions to support communication, self-regulation, socialization, and independence.

What You'll Bring:

• Required Ohio State Board of Education teaching credentials.
• Knowledge and experience in instruction for students with visual impairments, including Braille and adaptive strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-performance standards, professional ethics, and student advocacy.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting and criminal records check results (provided for free by MCESC!).

Connect with Us!:

Website: https://www.mcesc.org/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.