Visually Impaired Teacher (K-12)

US Department of War Education Activity; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of War Education Activity seeks a Teacher, Visually Impaired (K-12) for Barkley Elementary School, Fort Campbell, KY. This position requires specialized coursework in visual impairment and a valid VI teaching license. Eligible candidates must meet the minimum academic requirements noted for the VI specialization and be a U.S.

citizen. Minimum education includes 24 semester hours in special education, with 12 hours specific to VI instruction, including Braille coursework.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 semester hours in special education including 12 directly related to teaching students with visual impairments.
• Coursework in Braille is required.
• Unencumbered professional teaching license in visual impairment or state equivalent preferred/considered as fulfillment.

Skills

VI Teaching

Education

24 sem hrs in special education incl 12 in VI

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.