VISION ITINERANT, 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Pittsburgh, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools seeks a Vision Itinerant Teacher to plan, adapt and deliver instruction for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired. The role may be itinerant or site-based, serving students across multiple school placements within the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in BVI or Special Education and PA certification in VI with O&M. Strong collaboration with families, staff and administrators is essential to support student growth in a diverse urban

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in BVI or Special Education is required.
• PA certification in Visual Impairment and O&M certification are required/strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in Expanded Core Curriculum areas (Braille, O&M, social, daily living, career education, assistive tech).
• Adapts curriculum and plans lessons to fit student abilities and needs.
• Maintains student records, progress, IEPs and compliance reports.

Skills

Student advocacy

Urban education

Collaboration

Culturally responsive

Education

Master’s Degree BVI / Special Education

PA Certification VI

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Vision Itinerant Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Vision Itinerant Teacher is directly supervised by the Program Officer and is responsible for planning, adapting and/or providing instruction to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and the staff that work with them, in order to enable them to effectively and efficiently benefit from educational experiences. Positions may be itinerant in nature (traveling from site to site to serve students at a variety of school placements) or site-based (teacher in regional classroom).

The Program for Students with Exceptionalities (PSE) provides supports and services to students with disabilities in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. PSE believes that every student should be educated in the least restrictive environment where a full continuum of supplementary aids and services are available to meet their individual needs in order to achieve their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally and vocationally. This support is provided to students as close as possible to the neighborhood in which students live. PSE seeks individuals who are smart, passionate about supporting and advocating for students with disabilities, and committed and dedicated to the students, families and school communities of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Top candidates will have demonstrated a record of commitment in making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities in an urban setting.

WORK MONTHS

10 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Instructs students in blindness related skills that are found in the Expanded Core Curriculum:
   • Compensatory or functional academic skills, including Braille
   • Orientation and mobility
   • Social interaction skills
   • Independent living skills
   • Recreation and leisure skills
   • Career education
   • Use of assistive technology
   • Sensory efficiency skills
   • Self-determination
2. Adapts curriculum, plans lessons and modifies special education programs and general education curriculum and teaching methods in accordance to the students' abilities and disabilities.
3. Conducts ongoing evaluations and progress monitoring and adapts goals and objectives based on the gathered data.
4. Develops and writes comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports, IEPs, and progress reports following required compliance timelines.
5. Monitors student progress in and outside the special education setting, through direct and indirect communication with the staff working with the student.
6. Maintains, modifies and ensures the safety of the physical environment of the educational setting.
7. Maintains contact with families of students, school staff and administration, and shares information regarding student progress, school performance, advocacy and social/emotional issues, etc.
8. Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and specially designed instruction of the IEP and makes recommendations for the ordering of materials in the student appropriate learning mediums.
9. Prepares report cards, federal and state mandated reports, educational records, classroom observation records, progress monitoring records and other forms as necessary that are legally defensible.
10. Produces documents in the student's learning medium (Braille, enlarged print) for student use.
11. Conducts assistive technology evaluations, recommends the required assistive devices, and works to obtain assistive technology devices for trialing purposes and for purchase. Instructs students in use of such devices.
12. Provides instruction in orientation and mobility, both in school buildings and in the community, utilizing various forms of transportation.
13. Develops schedules to ensure students are provided services as designated in the IEP.
14. Ensures and maintains student confidentiality and protects student data in accordance with HIPAA/FERPA regulations and with district policy.
15. Collaborates and consults with school district personnel and other members of the student's IEP team.
16. Utilizes email, SKYPE, and MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint to facilitate and expedite communication.
17. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school’s goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Master’s Degree in Education of the Blind and Visually Impaired or Special Education

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Instructional Certification in Visually Impaired
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Licensed Professional Certification in Orientation and Mobility
• For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements, visit the PA Department of Education’s Certification Types and Codes webpage.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• A commitment to accelerating student achievement.
• The ability to create a positive school and district culture
• The willingness to foster and promote innovation
• The ability to be a culturally-responsive educator who knows how to leverage students unique skills, interests, and learning styles to create a learning experience that unequivocally includes and empowers each and every student.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and energy in making a difference in the lives of students.
• Proven ability to empathize with students and prepare them to achieve academic excellence and strength of character so they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.
• ACVREP O&M Certification and work experience highly desired.
• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

N/A

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

External applicants and all internal employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. Current Pittsburgh Public School employees who are school-based professionals (teachers, librarian, counselors, social workers, etc.) are eligible to apply to this position.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position does not have a residency requirement.

Position : 110013

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PSE-VS-VISION SUPPORT SERVICES

MINIMUM PER PAY RATE: $2,199.14-$2,199.14