Vision Specialist – Special Education (Itinerant)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking an Hourly Itinerant Special Education Vision Teacher to provide direct instruction to students with vision loss in a range of settings from self-contained to inclusion. This temporary role runs from September 21 to October 31, 2026, and offers competitive compensation and the district's total rewards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Colorado teaching license in Special Education (Visually Impaired or Profound Needs) or qualify for an alternative license, possess

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with students, staff, and families to understand vision loss and provide intervention strategies.
• Teaches academic content, adapted technology, and daily living skills; creates individualized lessons aligned with standards.
• Provides adapted materials/equipment (Braille and tech) and conducts functional vision evaluations; supports classroom teachers.
• Counsels students to encourage achievement and monitors progress, behavior, and health.
• Observes, evaluates, and records student performance and development.

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking an Hourly Itinerant Special Education Vision Teacher to provide direct instruction to students with vision loss in a range of settings from self-contained to inclusion. This temporary role runs from September 21 to October 31, 2026, and offers competitive compensation and the district's total rewards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Colorado teaching license in Special Education (Visually Impaired or Profound Needs) or qualify for an alternative license, possess