Teacher of the Visually Impaired 2025-2026 School Year- $5,000 Signing Bonus

Mason City School District • Mason, OH

79d

About The Position

Hamilton County ESC has an opening for a Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired for the 2025-2026 school year. The itinerant teacher for students with blindness and visual impairments travels to the students' assigned schools/settings to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students range in age from 3 through 21 and may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities and gifted/talented.

Requirements

• As set by State Certification Authorities
• ODE Teaching License, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Proficient in Braille Codes and Teaching methodologies
• Proficient in assistive technologies for Blind/Visually Impaired
• Must be able to travel to various locations on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and reevaluations as requested. Write and interpret reports.
• Interpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.
• Assist in determining the eligibility and the appropriate placement of students with visual impairment.
• Contribute to the development of the IEP with goals, modifications, learning media.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding due process procedures.
• Serve as integral team member and work cooperatively with local school district administrators, administrators of assigned schools, teachers, parents, and other appropriate team members.
• Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, etc.
• Obtain or assist in obtaining test materials in student specific learning media.
• Assist/participate in transition process for early childhood and high school. Work with agencies to promote a smooth transition process.
• Actively participate in team assessments, when requested.
• Assist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student to learn (brailler, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes.
• Provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach the student.
• Consult with other instructional staff/family to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum.
• Assist or provide appropriate materials (Braille, recorded/enlarged materials, tactile symbols as appropriate for each student).
• Provide direct instruction in the following special skills when appropriate: Braille reading and writing, nemeth code, signature, keyboarding, use of large print and optical aids, visual efficiency, and listening skills, abacus, computer usage and daily living skills, concept development, selected assistive technologies, post school options, social skills, study and organizational skills, self-advocacy.
• Provide student progress reports per district need.
• Provide updated pupil information (Federal Quota, deaf blind census, textbook projections).
• Promptly submit billing, mileage, leave requests, etc. by the deadline stipulated.
• Protect confidentiality of students and comply with HCESC policy and procedures.
• Maintain professional currency through yearly growth and development.
• Provides training and supplies resources, lesson plans and progress monitoring documents to instructional aide.
• Facilitate the preparation of Braille materials by coordinating efforts on the Braille workstation at the Hamilton County or by direct material preparation.
• Provide in-service training to regular education and special education teachers serving students with visual impairments.
• Maintain appropriate attendance per HCESC policy.
• Exhibit professionalism by managing conflict and offering positive solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 Signing Bonus Available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree