Vision Services Instructional Support Specialist

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Vision Program Support staff member to assist with developing and distributing accessible instructional materials for students with visual impairments. The role includes direct student support, collaboration with Vision Services staff, and maintaining equipment and records.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and VA teaching endorsement in Visual Impairments, familiarity with braille production and assistive technology, and strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accessible instructional materials and instructional supports for students with visual impairments.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects while meeting established timelines.
• Familiarity with braille production, tactile graphics, large print, accessible instructional materials, and assistive technology, or the ability to acquire these skills.
• Proficient in technology and standard office software to develop instructional materials, maintain records, and support program operations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive student and program information.

Responsibilities

• Assists with functional vision assessments (FVAs), learning media assessments (LMAs), and other educational evaluations as assigned
• Provides direct instructional support to students with visual impairments, individually or in small groups, as assigned
• Reinforces instructional skills identified by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, including braille, assistive technology, organization, sensory efficiency, self-advocacy, and other ECC areas, as appropriate
• Develops, adapts, and prepares accessible instructional materials, including large print, braille-ready documents, tactile graphics, and digital accessible materials
• Assists with organizing, maintaining, and distributing instructional materials and specialized equipment
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Collaborates with Vision Services staff, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Vision Program Technicians, school staff, and families to support student access to instruction
• Maintains records related to instructional activities, material production, and assigned projects
• Assists with special projects that support the Vision Services Program
• Provides logistical support for professional learning, meetings, and other program initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and complies with division policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Braille production

Assistive technology

Job description

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Vision Program Support staff member to assist with developing and distributing accessible instructional materials for students with visual impairments. The role includes direct student support, collaboration with Vision Services staff, and maintaining equipment and records.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and VA teaching endorsement in Visual Impairments, familiarity with braille production and assistive technology, and strong