Special Ed: Exceptional Children Itinerant Teacher – Visually Impaired | 2025-2026 School Year Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Special Ed:

Exceptional Children Itinerant Teacher

• Visually Impaired | 2025-2026 School Year Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
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Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$47.1K

• $61.

2K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Behavior management Management Bachelor of Science Writing skills Teaching Certification Special education English Mid-level Master’s degree Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Master of Science Visually impaired education Assistive technologies

Full Job Description Special Ed:

Exceptional Children Teacher

• Visually Impaired

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to travel to students from assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relation to visual impairments. These services aim to enable the student to learn in classroom and community environments. Assigned students range in age from 3 to 21, may have additional disabilities, and may have varying cognitive function.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform specialized assessments that will provide information regarding current academic and functional levels (i.e. Functional Vision Assessment, Learning Media Assessment, various assessments in the Expanded Core Curriculum, O&M assessment, etc.). Use information from assessments to recommend goals, accommodations, and classroom supports. Direct and train paraprofessionals assigned to work with students who are visually impaired. Provide updated information as requested by the IEP team for annual reviews, re-evaluations, and progress reports. Keep accurate records/data to document student progress on goals. Provide training, support, and encouragement to enhance student independence. Provide team members with information regarding the specialized strategies needed for success with each VI student. Assist in determining need for and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for students with visual impairments to learn (braille, low-vision devices, assistive technology, computer, etc.). Supervise, train staff, and/or create alternative materials such as braille, recorded materials, enlarged materials, digital materials, and tactile symbols appropriate for each child. Provide direct instruction in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. Work with outside agencies to support transition needs. Have current knowledge of use of and instruction in assistive technology for visual impairments including screen readers, braille displays, built-in accessibility options on computers, embossers, and braille translation software.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to utilize Unified English Braille (technical and non-technical materials). Ability to assess student needs and writing measurable goals for students. Ability to implement effective instructional and behavior management techniques. Clear understanding of federal and state Special Education laws. Ability to teach the expanded core curriculum areas. Ability to read and produce materials in Unified English Braille (UEB). Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students, parents, other staff and community members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

Bachelor of Science in Special Education

• Visual Impairments and/or

Orientation and Mobility Desirable:

Master of Science in Special Education

• Visual Impairment and/or Orientation and Mobility PLUS three years’ work experience as a TVI or O&M specialist.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

NC Teacher Certification in Visual Impairments

• TVI Certification from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP)
• O&M Valid NC Driver’s License Pay Grade
• Teacher Salary Schedule

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C

• Constant F
• Frequent O
• Occasional I
• Infrequent NR
• Not Required

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C

• Constant F
• Frequent O
• Occasional I
• Infrequent NR
• Not Required Climbing/Balancing I Lifting/Carrying O up to 30 lbs.

Crawling/Kneeling I Grasping/Twisting O Walking F Reaching F Running I Pushing/Pulling O Standing F Fingering/Typing F Sitting F Driving F requires driving car between sites

Bending/Stooping O Others:

In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application. Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.