Temporary VI Specialist - Special Education (Blind/VI)

Georgetown County School District; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown County School District in Georgetown, SC seeks a Temporary Special Education Teacher for the Visually Impaired to provide direct instruction and support for students with visual impairments. The role focuses on adaptive reading, math, and Expanded Core Curriculum services within a collaborative school setting.

The teacher collaborates with staff, families, and administrators to develop IEPs, deliver data-driven supports, and ensure access to assistive technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate with a Visually Impaired endorsement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory teaching experience in special education.
• Approval as a Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired from the SC Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in adaptive reading and writing techniques, such as Braille and magnification devices.
• Uses assistive technology (JAWS, MAGic, CCTV, iPad) in instruction.
• Provides instruction in Expanded Core Curriculum for Blind and Visually Impaired Students.
• Collaborates with teachers and families to develop IEPs and data-driven supports.
• Plans lessons and prepares adaptive instructional materials.
• Transcribes materials into Braille or large print as needed.
• Monitors student progress and maintains data records for Medicaid billing and IEP goals.
• Participates in IEP meetings and data collection for eligibility and performance.
• Provides guidance to parents on promoting independence at home.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Planning & organization

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Visually Impaired endorsement

South Carolina teaching certificate

Tools

Braille

JAWS

MAGic

CCTV

iPad

Job description

Georgetown County School District in Georgetown, SC seeks a Temporary Special Education Teacher for the Visually Impaired to provide direct instruction and support for students with visual impairments. The role focuses on adaptive reading, math, and Expanded Core Curriculum services within a collaborative school setting.

The teacher collaborates with staff, families, and administrators to develop IEPs, deliver data-driven supports, and ensure access to assistive technology.