Teacher: Visually Impaired

Position Summary

Title Code: Teacher: Visually Impaired
This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

About the Role

Provides instruction for Visually Impaired students by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; keeping attendance and grade records, and conferring with parents, students and staff regarding progress/problems. Frequent travel is required between multiple AACPS sites.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, instructional materials for Visually Impaired students including provision of support to "mainstreamed" students, curriculum development, pilot testing of new materials, development of awareness/orientation programs for staff members, coordination of inter- and intra-agency support services for students and their families.
• Demonstrates and uses teaching strategies to present subject matter to students.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Performs functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Interprets eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques related to providing instruction to visually impaired students; knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques; knowledge and facility of literary Braille, Nemeth Code and technology.
• Skills: Ability to speak and write effectively; ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents; demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations; demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications: Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; hold or be eligible for Braille Transcriber Certificate (Literary Braille Transcriber) issued by National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress preferred; hold or be eligible for Nemeth Code Certification issued by National Federation of the Blind (NFB) preferred; hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; Daily access to reliable transportation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 of the time; Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Pushing: under 1/3 of the time; Pulling: under 1/3 of the time; Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time; Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 of the time; Balancing: under 1/3 of the time; Stooping: under 1/3 of the time; Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time; Crouching: under 1/3 of the time; Crawling: under 1/3 of the time; Bending: under 1/3 of the time; Twisting: under 1/3 of the time; Squatting: under 1/3 of the time; Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time; Tasting: under 1/3 of the time; Smelling: under 1/3 of the time; Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 of the time; Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 of the time; Driving: under 1/3 of the time.
• Work Environment: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time; Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time; Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time; Confined space: under 1/3 of the time; In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 of the time; Noise Level: Quiet: over 2/3 of the time; Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; Travel Requirements: 20% daily day travel within the community between multiple AACPS sites.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 9/1/2025
Established Date: 6/1/2005
Title Code: D33896
Title: TEACHER: VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Alternate Title: Teacher: Visually Impaired
Reports to Generic: Principal
Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATION
Division: Academics
Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department: Instructional Programming & Service Access
Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit: I
Days Worked: 191
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG05;TG06;TG07;TG10;TCL
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Essential Job

Months Worked: 10
Hours Worked: 7.5
Job Family: Educational Services
Sub-Function: Teacher