Itinerant Vision Teacher, Long Term Substitute - Temporary

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

Applications will be received until March 4, 2026 . If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org . About this job: The Hourly Itinerant Special Education Vision Teacher provides direct instruction to students of all ages and different identification (academically gifted, profoundly disabled) with vision loss or visual difficulties in settings that provide a continuum of services from self-contained instruction to full inclusion in the regular classroom. This is a temporary position from March 17, 2026 - May 29, 2026. What DPS Offers You: Competitive Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources. This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. What You'll Do: Collaborates with and supports the needs of students, staff, and families by fostering an understanding of vision loss; provides a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve compensatory strategies for increased achievement. Teaches and instructs academic content areas, adapted technology, and daily living skills; develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks. Procures and provides adapted materials and equipment, including Braille and Technology for the blind and visually impaired students as needed Conducts academic and functional vision evaluations and teaches strategies for improved use of vision Provides classroom teacher support. Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement. Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required . A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions. Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education Specialist Visually Impaired or Special Education Profound Needs OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas (DPS does accept a CDE Application Receipt for 90 days.) Experience working with visually impaired students ranging in academic ability from gifted to profoundly disabled Experience with severe/profound blind students Experience working with young special needs children which represent the diversity. of the Denver Public Schools community preferred Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required
A Master's Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.
Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education Specialist Visually Impaired or Special Education Profound Needs OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II.
Experience working with visually impaired students ranging in academic ability from gifted to profoundly disabled
Experience with severe/profound blind students
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young special needs children which represent the diversity. of the Denver Public Schools community preferred
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with and supports the needs of students, staff, and families by fostering an understanding of vision loss; provides a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve compensatory strategies for increased achievement.
Teaches and instructs academic content areas, adapted technology, and daily living skills; develops and executes individualized lesson plans in all subject areas, providing for direct instruction while maintaining a focus on District standards and benchmarks.
Procures and provides adapted materials and equipment, including Braille and Technology for the blind and visually impaired students as needed
Conducts academic and functional vision evaluations and teaches strategies for improved use of vision
Provides classroom teacher support.
Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Other duties as assigned.