What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blind Visually Impaired Teacher - BVI: 2025-2026 School Year position at St. Francis Area Schools?
- Identification, Screening, and Evaluation
- Complete initial evaluations and re-evaluations and assessments for students throughout the district (B-21).
- Gather and review appropriate medical records as applicable.
- Interpret results of assessments and perform assessments of vision loss on a student's ability to learn.
- Service Delivery
- Facilitate accommodations and modifications to educational materials, assistive technology, and the instructional environment.
- Provide direct and indirect BVI services to students throughout the district.
- Gather, monitor, review and communicate data to school staff, student and families. Recommend programming or accommodations based on data.
- Identify the need for, assist in the selection of, and provide work direction to interpreters when necessary.
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Attend, provide input, and help determine appropriate accommodations, modifications, and supports.
- Advise on the selection of specialized equipment and instructional materials/supplies when the need for Assistive Technology (AT) is identified.
- Monitor the use of necessary equipment to ensure proper functioning as well as consistency and fidelity of use.
- Maintain ongoing contact with parent to dialogue about child's abilities, progress and future goals.
- Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for students
- Professional Development
- Provide ongoing training to educational teams in the areas of: use and care of specialized equipment and curriculum materials, use of accommodations and modifications, other BVI related topics.
- Develop resources pertinent to BVI services.
- Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
- Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee 1 coverage, or Family coverage
- FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
- Long Term Disability Income Insurance
- Life Insurance paid for by the district
- TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
- Floating Holidays
- Sick Leave includes ESST
- Personal Paid Days
- HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
- HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
- Longevity Pay
- Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings
JobID: 6341
Position Type:
Special Education Teaching/District Wide
Special Education Teaching/District Wide
Date Posted:
1/29/2025
1/29/2025
Location:
District Wide
District Wide
Date Available:
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
District Mission:Open Until Filled
"Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world."
Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.
Duty Days Per Year: 186 (prorated from start date)
Hours Per Day: 8
Supervisor: Bridget Brown, Program Supervisor
Position Description: St. Francis Area Schools is hiring a Blind Visually Impaired Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to provide services for students district wide.
This low incidence area presents unique educational challenges and requires data based specialized instructional strategies. This service provides identification, assessment, consultation, evaluation, inservice and direct and indirect instructional services for these students. Consultation with teams that include administrators, school psychologists, teachers, interpreters, case managers, and parents/guardians.
Qualifications: Minnesota Teacher Licensure in Blind Visually Impaired
Job Duties:
If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Bridget Brown, Program Supervisor at 763-452-0247.
Salary: $48,166 - $89,645 per Teachers Work Agreement
District Information: St. Francis Area Schools - ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45 minute drive from Minneapolis and a great traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district annually educates more than 4,100 students.
If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Bridget Brown, Student Services Supervisor, at 763-452-0247.
Benefits offered for this position include:
The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
Salary : $48,166 - $89,645
