Teacher for the Visually Impaired | East Amherst, New York
East Amherst, NY
Embark on a rewarding contract opportunity making a meaningful difference for students with visual impairments. This full-time role involves working district wide, providing specialized instruction and adapting learning environments to empower students. The position is available to start as soon as possible and will continue through June 4, 2027.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Current Blind and Visually Impaired New York State Certification required
- Demonstrated experience teaching or supporting students with visual impairments
- Proficiency in adapting curriculum, materials, and classroom activities
- Knowledge of assistive technology for visually impaired learners
- Strong collaboration skills for working with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary staff
- Experience developing and implementing IEPs
- Ability to assess functional vision and address individual student needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct, individualized instruction and support for students with visual impairments across the district
- Adapt curriculum, materials, and activities to ensure accessibility and engagement
- Work with educational teams and families to develop and monitor IEP goals
- Evaluate students’ functional vision and learning needs
- Teach the use of assistive technology and tools
- Foster independence by developing students’ daily living and orientation/mobility skills
- Participate actively in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers to support inclusion
This position offers the chance to positively impact students’ lives through customized teaching and collaboration with dedicated educational professionals. Bring your expertise and passion for supporting the visually impaired to a setting where your skills will be highly valued and your contributions deeply appreciated.
If you are ready to take on a fulfilling, district-wide role as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired, we encourage you to submit your application now!
Compensation for this position ranges from $27.50 to $47.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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