SOESD Teacher of the Visually Impaired for the 2026-2027 School Year

POSITION GOAL: Provide instruction and related services for visually impaired children in their homes in local schools and within the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Know and understand the objectives of the regional program its activities and evaluation process.
2. Secure needed compliance forms and medical data on assigned students.
3. Assess students needs using pre and post tests.
4. Confer with parents and professionals to meet student needs.
5. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and individual educational plans in conjunction with educational team members.
6. Establish maintain and update schedules of visits to schools and homes.
7. Instruct students using prescriptive programs either directly or through consultation with paraprofessionals professionals and parents.
8. Instruct students in compensatory skill areas unique to vision loss (i.e. braille reading and writing and use of assistive technology).
9. Demonstrate ability to utilize behavior management in shaping appropriate personal and social behaviors.
10. Communicate and consult with professionals and parents of visually impaired students.
11. Order special supplies and equipment maintain accurate records and return borrowed materials at the end of the school year.
12. Attend staff meetings and other scheduled inservice meetings.
13. Utilize community agencies to meet the individual needs of students and families.
14. Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.
15. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
16. Perform job related tasks as assigned by supervisor/coordinator.
and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
established SOESD policies and procedures.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:Oregon Basic or Standard Visually Handicapped License

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days (academic year) 1.0 FTE

SALARY:Based on the 2026-27 collective bargaining agreement $62576.96 to $107893.12 annually for 2026-2027 school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:PVI Department Chair and appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator

SOESD Benefits(For .50 FTE and Over):

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2182.00 per month (family coverage)for health dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• Agenerous sick vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts ï½ medical day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b)
• Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Teacher of
Visually Impaired job description.

1. Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs./Day
2.. Sit:1-4 Hrs./Day
3. Drive:1-4 Hrs./Day
4. Bending: Occasionally
5. Squat: Occasionally
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7. Single Grasping: Occasionally
8. Pushing: Limited
9. Pulling: Limited
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot: Limited
12. Lifting: Frequently
(less than 25 lbs.):
13. Lifting: Occasionally
( 25 - 50 lbs.):
14. Lifting: Limited
(50 - 75 lbs.):
:Limited
(75 - 100 lbs.):

Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws including ORS Ch. 659 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.