What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired position at North West Hendricks School District?
Position Type :
K-12 Instruction / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 12 / 2025
Location :
Split Location - See Job Description for placement
Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date :
TBA Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired and Deaf Hard of Hearing Teacher-leader Position
The Special Education Department needs a BLV / DHH teacher for NWHSC. This role will be for the 25-26 school year.
Department : Special Education Department
Reports to : Director of Special Education
JOB PURPOSE :
To support NWHSC to deliver quality services to students with BLV / DHH / DHH needs. Though this is a small number of students, to be fully compliant with Article 7 NWHSC requires having a credentialed staff member to serve our students with disabilities in the area of visual impairments / deaf hard of hearing throughout the district.
The essential functions of this role are as follows :
Provide instruction that addresses each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and State standards.
Assess and document student progress and report progress to parents via IEP updates.
Provide support for students to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
Lead professional learning for BLV / DHH student needs.
Support student communication and advocacy.
Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, and dependability.
Provide direct services and consults to students, families, and stakeholders.
Provide consultative services to all teachers serving students on your caseload.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education / special education.
- Valid teaching license or temporary license through the State of Indiana and pursuing permanent licensure, I-SEAL candidates are welcome to apply.
- Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in the area of specialization.
- Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating deaf students.
- Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilized as teaching aids.
- Ability to show competency in vision / hearing-specific skills commensurate with the grade level in which the teacher is instructing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
- Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
- Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student.
- Effective communication skills.
- Assist students in using self-control and self-management strategies.