Teacher Visually Impaired (PT)

ESC of Lake Erie West; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

ESC of Lake Erie West in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a part-time Teacher Visually Impaired to support blind/vision impaired students. The role combines direct instruction and consultation with classroom staff, aligned to IEP goals, across multiple settings.

The teacher will provide Braille reading/writing instruction, low-vision device training, and specialized support for students’ educational development. Immediate start date and ongoing district collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K-12
• Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsement

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student needs using nondiscriminatory screening tools.
• Interpret assessment data for teachers, students and parents.
• Provide consultation to children, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the needs of students who are blind/vision impaired.
• Provide technology support to students and personnel using assistive devices.
• Provide direct instruction in Braille reading and writing.
• Provide direct instruction in use of low vision devices and adaptive devices.
• Participate in IEP/ETR meetings for students served; coordinate planning for instructional and behavioral strategies with the IEP team.
• Assist in modifications of the educational environment for students who are blind/vision impaired.
• Provide in-services to school personnel and community members regarding needs of blind/vision impaired students.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports; submit required documentation.

Skills

Intervention Specialist license

Vision Handicapped endorsement

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Teacher Visually Impaired (PT)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5640841

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides educational support and consultation services to blind and vision impaired students in collaboration with district personnel. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides both direct services to students and consulting services to the student’s classroom teachers, other personnel, and hearing students.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K‑12
• Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide an evaluation of student needs; select appropriate, nondiscriminatory screening and assessment tools
• Interpret assessment information to teachers, students and parents
• Provide consultation to children, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the needs of students who are blind/vision impaired
• Provide technology support to students and personnel using assistive devices
• Provide services for students who have differing communication styles
• Provide early intervention services for preschool students and staff upon request
• Provide support for instructional assistants and note takers
• Meet regularly with the support team and provide support staff with appropriate materials and information about current best practices for blind/vision impaired students
• Provide direct instruction to blind/vision impaired students to support IEP goals in the following areas – auditory skills, vocabulary, language development and reading
• Monitor students’ progress in academic subjects and provide instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the vision impairment. (This does not include tutoring in subject areas once materials and methods have been modified to accommodate the vision loss)
• Provide direct instruction in Braille reading and writing
• Provide direct instruction in use of low vision devices; abacus, typing/keyboarding, adaptive devices (e.g. computers, note takers, tape recorders), listening skills, visual efficiency, concept development, daily living/self‐help skills, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organizational and study skills, and self‑advocacy
• Participate in IEP/ETR meetings for students served; coordinate planning for instructional and behavioral strategies with the IEP team
• Assist in modifications of the educational environment for students who are blind/vision impaired
• Participates in school Intervention Assistance Team meetings on request
• Provide in‑services to school personnel and members of the community regarding the needs of blind/vision impaired students
• Acts as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, assessments and resource materials for blind/vision impaired students
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and records of provided services; prepare and submit all required reports
• Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required meetings and in‑services

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Special Education > Visually Impaired

Welcome to ESC of Lake Erie West

ESC OverviewLocated in the heart of Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1), one of sixteen State Support Teams in Ohio.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of community schools located throughout Ohio. As a sponsor, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s community schools staff is primarily focused on two main areas – compliance with state laws and regulations and promoting a strong academic program at each sponsored school.Many state programs such as preschool accreditation, community schools, ongoing education, gifted education, public preschool, and others have been piloted through the ESC of Lake Erie West.Visit us at https://www.esclakeeriewest.org/

Job Requirements

• SALARY Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education
  See job description on website for full position details.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Gift , Director Student Services
• 2275 Collingwood Boulevard
• Toledo, Ohio 43620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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