Vision Impairment Special Education Specialist

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher - Vision to support students with visual impairments and to train staff and parents as needed. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and collaborates with campus teams to implement vision-related services.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate and a Special Education certificate, plus ECC knowledge, Braille instruction, data collection and assistive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or a Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for the position.
• Special education certificate.
• Certification must meet requirements for becoming and remaining qualified for this position in a manner required by Federal and/or State law.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and accommodations for students with visual impairments.
• Develop IEPs and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with staff and parents on students' goals and services.
• Utilize assistive technology and ECC-based strategies.
• Deliver Braille instruction where appropriate.
• Coordinate with the itinerate service model as needed.
• Document and report student progress and needs.
• Attend required meetings and professional development.

Skills

Vision impairment knowledge

ECC knowledge

Data collection

Braille instruction

Assistive technology

Itinerate service model

Communication skills

Staff/parent training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Texas teaching certificate (or out-of-state equivalent)

Special Education certificate

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher - Vision to support students with visual impairments and to train staff and parents as needed. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and collaborates with campus teams to implement vision-related services.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate and a Special Education certificate, plus ECC knowledge, Braille instruction, data collection and assistive