What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Visually Impaired position at North Central ESD?
Teacher of the Visually Impaired Intern
Supervisor: Managing Director of Special Services, Executive Director of Student Success & Learning
Division: Student Success and Learning
Location/Assignment: Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan & Grant Counties
Salary Range: $83,838.00 - $99,659.00 (Level 1), $88,647.00 - $105,372.00 (Level 2)
*Salary based on 191-day position, Salary range dependent upon experience and expertise.
Insurance benefits - Through the HCA: SEBB program,includes medical, dental, vision, life, & LTD
Retirement - Through the Department of Retirement (DRS)
Sick leave - accrued at 8 hours per month
Personal leave - 2 days per year
General Description:
This position is a rare opportunity to join an exciting team. The regional Educational Service District 171 (ESD 171) is seeking a dynamic team player interested in making an impact in the lives of district staff as the Teacher of the Visually Impaired for 29 School Districts within our ESD region. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides assessment and instructional services to visually impaired children, including individual student assessments, direct instruction, and consulting with school staff, parents, and outside agencies. The TVI will determine children’s eligibility for services; and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, ESA Certification in the State of Washington as a Special Education teacher (or ability to obtain)
- WA State Certified in Braille
- Proven working knowledge of Washington State Special Education Rules and Regulations (WAC 392-172) as they pertain to children with vision disorders, as well as working knowledge of IDEA-Part B & C federal requirements
- Experience working as a member of a team as well as independently
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within districts and buildings
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree
- Three years of successful experience working with children and families in the areas of vision
- ESA Certification in Orientation and Mobility
- Experience developing and implementing instruction individually based on student needs
- Experience working with visually impaired infants
- Experience with BrailleNote, Refreshabraille with iPads, Zoomtext, Duxbury, APH Bookport Plus, and other computer assistive technology devices
Timeline:
Position opens: March 18, 2025
Position opened until filled with first screen after 12 pm on April 1, 2025
Screening & Interviews begin as soon as possible
Position begins: August 15, 2025
Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.
NCESD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,838.00 - $105,372.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $83,838 - $99,659
