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Teacher of the Visually Impaired
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$65,444 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Reference #:
BD-1436-03
Profession:
TeacherSpecialty:
Teacher of the Visually ImpairedLocation:
Wilmington, North CarolinaFacility Type:
Pre-K-12 Public SchoolsJob Type:
ContractStart Date:
August 18, 2026Schedule:
Approximately 20-40 hours per weekSchool Calendar:
Approximately 180 daysCaseload:
Approximately 10-15 studentsService Delivery:
Primarily in-personCompensation:
$50 per hour Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Current North Carolina Professional Educator's License in Visual Impairment.
- Knowledge of IEPs, accessible instruction, braille, and material adaptation.
- Experience with assistive technology and low-vision devices.
- Experience with Cortical Visual Impairment preferred.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel between assigned schools. Responsibilities
- Assess students' educational and functional visual needs.
- Develop and support measurable IEP goals and objectives.
- Provide direct specialized instruction to students with visual impairments.
- Adapt instructional materials into accessible formats.
- Provide or coordinate braille transcription and instruction.
- Teach students to use assistive technology and low-vision devices.
- Consult with teachers, families, and related service professionals.
- Monitor student progress and maintain daily service documentation.
- Attend IEP meetings, staff meetings, and parent conferences.
- Travel between assigned schools and comply with District requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.