TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Term: 9-MONTH POSITION - FULL TIME

Department: Elementary/Secondary

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform functional vision assessments, learning media and other assessments as needed. Also provide direct services in public/private school settings including Braille instruction, training in use of low vision equipment, handwriting, concept development, keyboarding, vision/sensory stimulation, training in use of vision, abacus and slate and stylus instruction and other usual duties of itinerant teachers of the visually impaired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree (preferred) or Bachelor's Degree in education of students with visual impairments. Must be able to be certified in the State of Arizona. Knowledge of Braille, vision assessment instruments and procedures, low vision, technology, the impact of various eye conditions and the impact of multi-handicapping conditions on learning.

BENEFITS TO INCLUDE:

Opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals in one of the largest and fastest growing agencies serving visually impaired children and adults in the country.

Flexible scheduling, sick leave, emergency leave, medical benefits, retirement plan.

Partial reimbursement (70%) of AER dues. Partial reimbursement to attend annual state AER meeting and one national conference annually.

Monthly professional development meetings, weekly departmental meeting time, excellent departmental resources.

Salary:

$30,000 - $54,600 MASTER'S DEGREE
$27,000 - $45,900 BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Contact: Jacki Daniels, Coordinator of Itinerant Teachers or Elaine Baldridge, Director of Program Services or Humanresources@seeitourway.org