Job Description:
The Northwest R-I School District seeks an enthusiastic and student- centered individual to fill this position for the 2025-26 school year. The successful candidate will be part of a high-energy and enthusiastic team of professionals, dedicated to meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. 

This is a full-time certified position, with benefits, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Inclusion in the PSRS/PEERS retirement system 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary is based on the Certified Salary Schedule, dependent on relevant education & experience. Per our Board Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Has primary responsibility for specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.
• Provides instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student's unique educational needs in the following areas as indicated on the IEP
• Low vision and visual efficiency skills
• Concept development and academic skills
• Daily living skills
• Career and vocational skills
• Communication skills including braille reading and writing
• Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other general and special education personnel, parents and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
• Assure that large-type or braille texts, testing materials, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment needed by the visually impaired student and the classroom teacher are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation in all classroom activities.
• Provides initial and ongoing assessment.
• Provide instruction for use of accessible assistive technology for visually impaired.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. Certification/licensure in blind and partially sighted
3. Specialized instruction in braille and other related instruction