Vision-Impairment Education Specialist (K-12)

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) seeks a qualified Teacher, Visually Impaired (K-12) to support students with visual impairments. The role requires specialized education coursework, Braille instruction, and an unencumbered teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and prepared for a rigorous federal hiring process, including background checks and a Tier 1 investigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 semester hours in special education, including 12 hours in visual impairments.
• Braille instruction coursework is required.
• An unencumbered teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent is required.

Skills

Braille instruction

Orientation and mobility

Curriculum development

Education

24 semester hours in special education (12 in VI)

Unencumbered teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent

Job description

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) seeks a qualified Teacher, Visually Impaired (K-12) to support students with visual impairments. The role requires specialized education coursework, Braille instruction, and an unencumbered teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and prepared for a rigorous federal hiring process, including background checks and a Tier 1 investigation.