Visually Impaired Teacher (K-12)

US Department of War Education Activity; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barkley Elementary School at Fort Campbell, KY, is seeking a Teacher for Visually Impaired (K-12) under the Department of War Education Activity. The position requires specialized coursework in visual impairment and Braille instruction along with an active VI teaching license.

Applicants must have the minimum 24 credit hours in special education, including 12 credit hours specific to VI, with relevant coursework in Braille and ocular pathology. U.S. citizens preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 semester hours in special education including 12 hours related to teaching students with visual impairments.
• Braille instruction coursework is required.
• Unencumbered professional teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent.

Skills

Braille instruction

Vision impairment knowledge

Education

Special Education (VI)

Braille instruction

Job description

About the Position: This position is located at Barkley Elementary School, Fort Campbell, KY for the Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA).

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens.

0471 Teacher, Visually Impaired (K-12): Must meet the Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements in addition to the category specific requirements.

A minimum of 24 semester hours in the special education which includes 12 semester hours directly related to teaching students with visual impairments is required. Types of visual impairment courses are characteristics of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility, Braille instruction, medical/pathology of the eye, curriculum and assessment for students with visual impairment. Coursework in Braille is required. An unencumbered professional teaching license in visual impairment or its state equivalent will be considered to have fulfilled these requirements.