Vision Teacher (191 Days) REVISED-(RTP20250306-063) Description

Teach district students who are visually impaired and modify instructions for these students Assess district students to qualify them as visually impaired Attend Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings regarding students with visual impairments Obtain large print or Braille textbooks and provide low vision aids and instructions for using such aids Maintain contact with parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child’s abilities, progress, and future goals Interpret specific eye conditions and results of functional vision assessments Assist in making environmental modifications in the schools to accommodate visually impaired students Provide in-service training programs related to vision impairment when needed May occasionally visit students’ homes to provide special education and vision adaptations and modifications Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related field; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned; TEA Certification in Deficient Vision. 3 – 5 years of satisfactory teaching experience. Candidates holding a valid Texas teaching certificate in one content area and pursuing an additional certification for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) are eligible to apply for a TSVI position under an Emergency Permit, he or she must meet the following criteria (extracted from TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter F, Rule §230.77, Section (f)(2)(B) Must be able to drive and have personal transportation. Demonstrated ability to assess the environmental modifications needed in schools to accommodate visually impaired students. Demonstrated knowledge of Braille. Demonstrated ability to interpret specific eye conditions and the results of functional vision assessments. Demonstrated organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position. Work Locations

:Special Education9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAYSUITE 750Dallas75231 Job

:Itinerant Vision Schedule

:Full-time Minimum Salary

:56,648.00Median Salary:70809.00 Job Posting

:Apr 14, 2025