Outreach Teacher

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students, GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program. The Outreach Teacher primarily reports to the Principal of The Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) and the Director of Outreach Services. The Outreach Teacher is a GMS ambassador, and is responsible for providing consultation, evaluation assistance, technical assistance, and instructional support to students who are blind or visually impaired across North Carolina. The Outreach Teacher builds the capacity of local education agencies, charter schools, and community partners to effectively serve students with visual impairments through direct services, professional development, collaboration, and resource coordination. Additionally, the Outreach Teacher supports Outreach Programs that include Short-Course Weeks and Short-Term Weeks, and School Summer Programs. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Knowledge of best practices in visual impairment education.
• Skill in adapting curriculum and instructional materials to ensure accessibility.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze student data and make informed instructional recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible travel schedule.
• Friendly and able to interact professionally and positively with staff, students, parents, and community members
• Ability to multi-task giving priority to the most important duties
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong technology skills including use of PowerSchool, Excel, Word, email, text, phone, and other common workplace applications or tools.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or Visual Impairment
• Visual impairment education experience
• Valid North Carolina licensure as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.

Nice To Haves

• Itinerant teaching experience (preferred)
• Orientation and Mobility instructional experience (preferred)
• Assistive Technology instructional experience (preferred)
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification (ACVREP or NOMC)
• Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist
• Experience mentoring or coaching educators
• Experience delivering professional development to adult learners
• Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations
• Experience working in outreach or school for the blind

Responsibilities

• Follow all School Board Policies
• Provide direct instructional support to students who are blind or visually impaired, as assigned.
• Deliver instruction in braille literacy, assistive technology, low vision skills, and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) areas.
• Conduct and interpret Functional Vision Assessments (FVA), Learning Media Assessments (LMA), and ECC assessments.
• Assist IEP teams in developing appropriate goals, accommodations, and service recommendations.
• Support transition planning from early childhood through post-secondary programming.
• Serve as a consultant to local education agencies and related service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions as requested.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs), Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other educational professionals.
• Collaborate with families to promote understanding of vision-related educational needs and available services.
• Serve as a liaison between GMS and assigned local school districts.
• Develop and deliver workshops, in-service training, and professional learning opportunities for educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, and families.
• Provide guidance in curriculum adaptation, accessible materials production, and assistive technology integration.
• Support statewide initiatives aligned with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction priorities.
• Contribute to the development of outreach resources, toolkits, and digital materials.
• Coordinate and conduct outreach visits throughout the state.
• Represent GMS at conferences, community events, and interagency meetings.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with schools, agencies, and community organizations.
• Support the overall mission and strategic goals of GMS.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach services, consultations, and instructional activities.
• Submit required reports for program evaluation, compliance, and funding purposes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of outreach services.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level