Teacher of the Vision Impaired

Employment Opportunity

Butler County Educational Service Center

November 11, 2024

ANTICIPATED FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION:                   Teacher of the Vision Impaired                      

STARTING DATE:       August 2025    

SALARY:                       Based upon the approved Governing Board Salary Schedule

WORK YEAR:               Full Time

DEADLINE:                   Until Filled       

APPLY TO:                    Apply by clicking here: application

BENEFITS:  Employees are eligible for some or all of the following benefits based on their position.

Medical/Dental/Vision – no waiting period. Benefits 2024

Paid sick time 

Summers off – for all school-based employees 

Group Life Insurance  

Savings plans – American Fidelity 

Employee Assistance Program - Anthem EAP 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:   To provide vision impaired services to students with disabilities including assessment, intervention, and evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Ohio Teacher of the Visually Impaired License.
2. Knowledge of current assessment tools, ETR and IEP processes, IDEA rules and regulations, and best practices for the provision of vision impaired services for children in their least restrictive environment. 
3. Working knowledge of Braille (Grade 1 and 2) and knowledge of how to teach Braille, knowledge of abacus (and ability to teach multiple methods), knowledge of electronic devices including: Braille and other specialized note takers (Pac mate, Braille Note, etc.), comfort and skill in teaching functional daily living experiences, familiarity with low vision tools, and knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum 
4. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form. 
5. Valid Ohio driver’s license and access to personal insured vehicle during business hours. 
6. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population of students, families, and staff.
7. Demonstrated ability to work/operate as a team member.

• History of excellent job attendance.
• Must pass criminal background checks and be free from communicable diseases. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as established by the Governing Board.  The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non - prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. 

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The Butler County Educational Service Center is an equal-opportunity employer.  Applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, handicap, color, sex or national origin.  The regulations of Title VI, VII (Civil Rights Acts of 1984), Equal Pay act of 1963, Americans With Disabilities Act, Title IX, and the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 are followed.  (If you need an accommodation to interview, contact Human Resources by the deadline.