Vision-Impaired Education Specialist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in St. Louis seeks a Teacher for the Missouri School for the Blind to provide specialized instruction to students with visual impairments.

The role focuses on developing and implementing IEPs, coordinating with families and staff, and maintaining thorough records. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a state teaching certificate; VI/special education certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Teach subject matter appropriate to educational background and certification.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each student.
• Plan and outline class work within prescribed limits; assemble and prepare learning materials for special study.
• Keep scholastic and attendance records.
• Give individual instruction and encouragement as needed.
• May operate as part of a teaching team.
• May assist in teacher training of student teachers.
• Participate in conferences/meetings with parents.
• Confer with Assistant Superintendent or School Supervisor and/or parents regarding students’ needs, progress and/or abilities.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance on-site and in the community.
• Provide consultation to parents regarding the educational, developmental, and transitional needs of their children.

Skills

Teach subject matter

Plan class work

Records keeping

Individual instruction

Team teaching

Conferences with parents

Parent consultation

Community consultation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Missouri State teacher certificate

VI/special education certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in St. Louis seeks a Teacher for the Missouri School for the Blind to provide specialized instruction to students with visual impairments.

The role focuses on developing and implementing IEPs, coordinating with families and staff, and maintaining thorough records. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and a state teaching certificate; VI/special education certification is preferred.