Visual Impairment Specialist - Rio Grande Valley (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The IDEA Visual Impairment Specialist (VI) demonstrates knowledge and skill in assessment, eligibility for Special Education Visual Impairment, academic interventions for students with Visual Impairments, state and federal legal frameworks for Special Education, and ensure compliance with Special Education related to their work as a VI teacher. The IDEA VI Specialist will oversee support and case management of students with Visual Impairments as primary disabilities and secondary disabilities. In addition, the VI teacher will help track student progress towards goals along with compliance goals. This is a full-time onsite position located in the Rio Grande Valley. Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate. May travel 40% or less at the busiest times of the year to attend conferences or trainings.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Certification as a Visual Impairment Teacher
At least 1 year of providing services to students with Visual Impairments
High level of proficiency with Office 365 suite
Emotional Intelligence – a job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with national partners and regional leaders.
Integrity – job requires being honest and ethical
Initiative – job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and share opinions and direction without hesitation.
Stress Tolerance – job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress financial situations
Dependability – job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations for all states
Achievement/Effort – job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
Independence – job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with littler or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Self-Control – job requires maintaining composure and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
Attention to Detail – job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability/Consistency – job requires timely delivery on all commitments
Anticipatory – job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes
Experience translating data and metrics into action
Demonstrable experience managing high-profile contracts and budgets
Must have demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing leaders.
Written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who live in the region, or who are willing to relocate.
At least 3 year of experience in providing services for children

Responsibilities

Develop and implement VI ‑ related IEP goals and ensure all VI services are delivered as written.
Maintain full ARD/IEP compliance, including timely paperwork, annuals, and 3 ‑ year evaluation timelines.
Complete and document VI services, including direct notes, indirect services, and accurate service tracking.
Conduct required evaluations, including Functional Visual Evaluations and documentation in Frontline.
Provide training and consultation to teachers, staff, and parents on visual impairments and braille.
Coordinate student supports, including updated eye ‑ medical reports, RTI/MTSS/504 collaboration, and communication with regional/state VI resources.
Manage VI program requirements, including annual VI registration, equipment needs/budget use, and maintaining certification.
Provide ongoing collaboration with campus teams, including ARD committees, School Psychologist, OTs, PTs, SLPs, and orientation & mobility specialists.
Support campuses with accessibility needs, including materials, accommodations, and instructional modifications.
Assist with ordering, managing, and maintaining VI equipment, technology, and braille materials.
Participate in professional development and stay current on VI best practices, laws, and instructional strategies.
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, needs, and VI ‑ related supports.
Support transition planning for students moving between grade levels, campuses, or post ‑ secondary programs.
Provide input for district procedures, policies, and program improvements related to visual impairments.