Special Education Teacher - Students with Visual Impairments (2026-2027 School Year)

Essential Duties

• Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of visually impaired students.
• Develop/utilize a variety of learning materials and resources to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and progress.
• Assists students, parents, special, and general education personnel in the interpretation of the visually impaired student's specific eye condition; the educational implications of the visual impairment; and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Consults regularly with the classroom teachers; other regular and special education personnel; parents, and others to support programs and services for visually impaired students.
• Affords assistance to the classroom teacher to ensure appropriate adaptations in the educational environment to ensure academic access.
• Participates as a team member in IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Maintains knowledge of current research, development, and technologies related to vision impairments and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with parents.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required): Bachelor's Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university. Certification as required by the state of South Carolina in the field of the Visually Impaired. Certification as a specialist in Orientation and Mobility from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education of Professionals (ACVREP) (preferred). Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. High levels of energy and enthusiasm are highly important to being able to perform all duties in a satisfactory manner.

Pay Grade

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