Teacher 2026-2027, Itinerant Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Certified by the Texas Education Agency to teach the visually impaired;
• Experience working with students with visual impairments in a school setting preferred;
• Ability to use the accepted tests and measurements to assess visual impairments and conditions;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Required to travel both within and out of district;
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license;
• Knowledge of assigned subject;
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction;
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 187 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

https://www.cfisd.net/Page/5694

Additional stipend as approved

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Screen referrals for functional vision performance.
• Administer functional vision assessment, learning media assessment, and technology assessment.
• Provide direct instructional services with visually impaired students as outlined on the IEP.
• Order Brailed materials and tangible apparatus.
• Supply classroom teachers with equipment and supplies specific to visually impaired students.
• Serve as a member of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and participate as one of the appraisal representatives for the visually impaired students.
• Actively participate in curriculum development efforts, professional growth options, and appropriate organizational activities.
• Work collaboratively with the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility teams.
• Counsel and involve parents in the educational process.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to plan and implement classroom activities.
• Provide professional development in assigned schools to help school personnel identify and understand visual deficits in students.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned in order to maintain an efficient program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

14. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

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