Vision Impairment Education Specialist

ESC of Central Ohio; Ohio; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recruiting incentive

Descripción de la vacante

Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired with an Ohio license in Vision Impairment. This exempt, full-time role focuses on evaluating and supporting students to access the general education curriculum.

Responsibilities include multi-factored evaluations, IEP development, therapy planning, collaboration with families and school teams, and adherence to HIPAA/FERPA. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Formación

• Must hold an Ohio teaching license in Vision Impairment.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record.
• Compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate students as part of the multi-factored evaluation process (visual discrimination, ocular pursuits, braille, etc.).
• Assist with development of the individualized education program (IEP).
• Plan and implement therapy programs for identified students and create a therapy schedule.
• Use effective behavior management to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment and supervise students.
• Incorporate instructional technology and uphold acceptable use policies.
• Use assessment, data collection and progress monitoring to inform instruction.
• Consult with parents and school personnel, and outside agencies as appropriate; share techniques for home interventions.
• Provide in-service training to parents and staff.
• Participate on building level teams.
• Engage in professional growth activities through staff development and workshops.
• Maintain HIPAA/FERPA compliance, accurate paperwork, and timely reports.
• Adapt to travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, and interacting with challenging individuals.

Educación

Teaching license in Vision Impairment (Ohio)

Descripción del empleo

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Qualifies for $1500 Recruiting Incentive) JobID: 23689

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Student Services
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/5/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
  
  
• Valid Ohio teaching license in the area of Vision Impairment
• Documentation of a clear criminal record

Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver's license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisites and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center's insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Student Services and his/her designee

Job Objectives:

Provide interventions and evaluations informed by evidence; provide accommodations and support to help students with visual impairments access the general education curriculum.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance or intended to be all-inclusive.

• Evaluate students as a part of the multi-factored evaluation process in the areas of visual discrimination, ocular pursuits, braille reading and writing, and other related areas.
• Assist with the development of the individualized education program (IEP) for students.
• Plan and implement therapy programs for identified students, develop a therapy schedule, participate in team meetings, conferences, etc.
• Use effective behavior management strategies to create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment; and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of students.
• Incorporate and promote instructional, assistive, and other types of technology; and uphold the acceptable use policy.
• Utilize appropriate assessment, data collection, and progress monitoring methods to assess academic and social performance, to inform instruction, and to monitor progress.
• Consult with parents, school personnel, and outside agencies, as appropriate; provide families with techniques to assist with therapeutic interventions at home.
• Provide in-service and training to parents and school personnel.
• Participate on building level teams.
• Participate in professional growth activities through staff development, workshops, in-services, and higher education.
• Uphold board policies, follow administrative guidelines, comply with Federal and state laws, model policies and procedures, rules, and regulations for the education of students with disabilities. Ensure paperwork is accurate, all timelines and deadlines are met (annual reviews, progress reports, etc.), strictly adhere to HIPAA and FERPA, respect personal privacy, and maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
• Maintain high ethical standards, exhibit professionalism, self-control, flexibility, satisfactory attendance/punctuality, dependability, accept responsibility for decisions and conduct, promote a favorable image of the Agency, etc..
• Adapt to unique circumstances and factor such as travel, extended hours, student behaviors, lifting/transferring students, interaction with aggressive/disruptive individuals, etc.

Complete other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Performance Evaluations:

Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF CENTRAL OHIO.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Agency.

Terms of Employment:

Each staff member shall be a role model for students to conduct themselves as citizens and responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

The employees are responsible for maintaining proper certification/licensure and initiating the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license before the present certificate/license expires.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio Governing Board does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.

Postings current as of 10/28/2026 8:57:10 PM CST.

If you want to apply for positions that are not listed as open, please establish a pre-employment file by completing the online application. To complete the online application, use the 'Start an application for employment' link available on this site. Thank you for your interest. Our employment opportunities consortium consists of the following districts and agency: Big Walnut Local Schools, Canal Winchester Local Schools, Delaware Area Career Center, Delaware City School District, the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio and Whitehall City Schools.

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