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Southern Oregon Education Service District has a position opening for an Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). This is an opportunity to join a passionate and professional group of Teachers of the Visually Impaired that serve all identified students, aged birth 21, who are blind or low vision, and live in the Southern Oregon area.  As an itinerant teacher, you have the opportunity to help design and provide educational support services to students living and learning in their home communities.  Oregon certification as a Teacher of Visually Impaired is required; having additional training in Orientation and Mobility is preferred. Our regional program currently employs ten TVIs as well as Braillist/Compensatory Assistants that assist our teachers.  This is a great opportunity to grow professionally and live in a beautiful part of the Pacific Northwest
About SOESD
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

POSITION GOAL: Provide instruction and related services for visually impaired  children in their homes, in local schools and within the community.
ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS:

1. Know and understand the objectives of the regional program, its activities, and evaluation process.
2. Secure needed compliance forms and medical data on assigned students.
3. Assess students' needs using pre and post tests.
4. Confer with parents and professionals to meet student needs.
5. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and individual educational plans in conjunction with educational team members.
6. Establish, maintain and update schedules of visits to schools and homes.
7. Instruct students using prescriptive programs either directly or through consultation with paraprofessionals, professionals and parents.
8. Instruct students in compensatory skill areas unique to vision loss (i.e., braille reading and writing, and use of assistive technology).
9. Demonstrate ability to utilize behavior management in shaping appropriate personal and social behaviors.
10. Communicate and consult with professionals and parents of visually impaired students.
11. Order special supplies and equipment, maintain accurate records and return borrowed materials at the end of the school year.
12. Attend staff meetings and other scheduled in-service meetings.
13. Utilize community agencies to meet the individual needs of students and families.
14. Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.
15. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
16. Perform job related tasks as assigned by supervisor/coordinator.
17. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
18. Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES: Oregon Basic or Standard Visually Handicapped License

LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days (academic year) / .50 FTE

SALARY:  $31,288.48 to $53,946.56 for the 2026-2027 school year. This amount includes a $4000 stipend as provided under the Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: PVI Department Chair and appropriate involvement of the Regional Programs Coordinator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):  

• Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to 2185.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
• Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
• 9 paid holidays
• A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.  

Health Insurance:  

• OEBB MODA
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax  

Options:  

• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts medical, day-care expenses
• Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
• 403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
• Mercy Flights Membership  

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Teacher of 
Visually Impaired job description.

1. Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs./Day      
2.. Sit:1-4 Hrs./Day       
3. Drive:1-4 Hrs./Day       
4. Bending: Occasionally    
5. Squat: Occasionally     
6. Climb Stairs: Occasionally     
7. Single Grasping: Occasionally  
8. Pushing:  Limited           
9. Pulling: Limited            
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently   
11. Repetitive Foot: Limited            
12. Lifting. Frequently    
(less than 25 lbs.): 
13. Lifting. Occasionally   
( 25 - 50 lbs.):
14. Lifting. Limited          
(50 - 75 lbs.):
15. Lifting: Limited           
(75 - 100 lbs.):
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.