Teacher, Vision Impaired (For the 2026-27 School Year). 
 

Position Type: Licensed
Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring
FLSA: Exempt
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: TBD
Calendar: TBD
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS). Full description of benefits available in ESD-LCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide evaluation, assessment, consultation, and/or direct instruction for students (birth �age 21) eligible for Regional Low Incidence Disabilities Program services for students who are Vision Impaired (VI) as well as their families, teachers, and other support staff.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Participate as a member of IFSP/IEP team, conducting initial evaluations and three-year reevaluations of eligible students.
a. Interpret medical vision reports as applicable to the educational environment.
2. Conducts functional vision and learning media assessments.
3. Develops and implements IFSPs/IEPs assigned students, including measurable and realistic instructional goals.
a. Plan and present coherent instruction which is adapted to the learning abilities of each student.
b. Frequently assess student performance and maintain accurate records.
4. Provide consultation and training to staff related to the implementation of student's programs, including data collection.
5. Assist staff in the assessment of students to determine specific instructional strategies and techniques.
6. Assist in the development and acquisition program materials or resources for students, parents, and teachers; including coordination with Brailist to ensure to obtain necessary brailed materials.
7. Communicate regularly with students, families, and other appropriate team members regarding student performance.
8. Prepare and assist in the transition of students to their next educational placement.
9. Assist in coordinating programs and services with external agencies as needed.
10. Determine the skills and abilities of assigned support personnel, provide training, and delegate duties to provide the most effective learning opportunities for students.
11. Follow school or classroom management procedures and implement individual behavior programs as specified in the student's IFSP/IEP.
12. Provides training and to parents and staff where appropriate on support needs and strategies for students.
13. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential assessment and program records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
14. Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Qualify for an Oregon Teaching License. An Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission with vision impaired endorsement or ability to obtain one is required.
2. Orientation and Mobility certification preferred.
3. Demonstrated successful experience working with students who are Visually Impaired (VI).
4. Experience in developing curriculum and instructional supports for students who are Visually Impaired (VI), including orientation and mobility techniques.
5. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, families, and educational staff.
6. Valid Oregon Driver license.
7. The ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The teacher is normally standing, walking or sitting as required. The teacher may have to lift, bend, support and/or restrain a student whose age or handicapping condition or behavior requires adult assistance. The teacher frequently lifts materials/supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is an itinerant position requiring travel between multiple work sites. Generally, the teacher works in an indoor work environment performing clean, non-hazardous work. However, some activities may occur in community settings. In addition, the teacher may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids due to student injury, illness or behavior.

WORK EXPECTATIONS:
1. Effectively engage with individuals from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
4. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
5. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
6. Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
7. Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy and the evaluation program adopted for the position.

About Lane Regional Vision Impairment Program

• The Lane Regional Vision Impairment Program is part of the Special Education Service Area, which also provides School Psychologist services, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct services for students with moderate and severe disabilities, students with emotional/behavioral disorders, and adjudicated at-risk youth. Lane Regional Vision Impairment Program is funded by the Department of Education and is part of Oregon's service delivery for students with low-incidence disabilities (Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blindness, Severe Orthopedic Impairments, Autism, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

About Lane ESD

• In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
• The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
• Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
   

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.