Teacher of the Visually Impaired (CDEB)

Pay

Salary range: $47,894.90 – $89,302.89 annually.

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (8‑hour shift, 10 shifts per pay period).

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic and Evaluation: Evaluate students suspected of visual impairment, conduct formal reevaluations every three years, and continuously monitor progress.
• Reporting and Prescriptive Planning: Develop written educational evaluations, create and update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with parents and teachers, and recommend specialized assessments.
• Instructional Services: Schedule and deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals, provide materials and techniques to classroom teachers and parents, and consult on assistive technology.
• Maintaining Appropriate Learning Environment: Determine and procure necessary equipment (braille, low‑vision devices, assistive technology), advise on room modifications, and supply modified materials.
• Other Services: Provide in‑service training, meet with parents, assist in student reintegration, case‑manage visual‑impairment students, and fulfill state/federal reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to county safety and risk‑management efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• 0–6 months of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin Teaching License #1825 – Visually Impaired.
• Ability to supervise a paraprofessional if assigned.

Benefits

• Three‑year probationary period for new teachers.
• 16 hours of personal time off at the start of each school year (prorated for part‑time); unused hours are forfeited.
• 80 hours of sick leave per school year (prorated for part‑time); up to 40 hours may be used for a parent’s non‑FMLA illness.
• Extended sick‑leave bank for longer health‑related absences.
• Paid holidays as defined in the school‑year calendar.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance (eligibility varies by FTE).
• Choice of Tier 1 (standard co‑pay) or Tier 2 (high‑deductible with HSA) health plans; county contributes to HSA for Tier 2.
• County‑paid dental premiums for full‑time employees; 50 % contribution for part‑time.
• Term life insurance coverage of $25,000 with optional additional coverage.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards; indoor and outdoor climate conditions.
• Moderate noise level.
• Frequent use of bilateral upper extremities, walking, standing, and lifting up to 25 lb (constant) and up to 75 lb with assistance (frequent).
• Ability to communicate verbally and non‑verbally with students.
• Tools & equipment used: Vocera, copy machine, telephone, personal computer/printer, calculator, assistive technology, and other applicable tools.