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Supporting Students With Visual Impairments Elevate your career by supporting students with visual impairments across a diverse Denver-area district. This full-time contract opportunity focuses on providing expertise in vision-related instruction, assessment, and accessibility for students from early childhood through high school. You'll serve as a vital resource, collaborating closely with educational teams and families while ensuring every student's individual needs are met for the 2026-2027 school year. Qualifications & Preferred Experience Active Colorado DOE Certification with endorsement as a Special Education Specialist – Visual Impairment (ages 0-21) Master's degree or higher in special education visual impairment or equivalent (from a regionally accredited institution) Experience with educational assessments, IEP development, and support planning for visually impaired students Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Certification is highly preferred, though not required Proven commitment to fulfilling a full academic year contract Willingness to complete all district credentialing, including background check and fingerprinting
Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer vision-related assessments and interpret findings to inform individualized education planning
  • Design and implement specialized instruction, including core curriculum adaptations for students with visual impairments and additional disabilities
  • Teach essential life skills and provide orientation/mobility support in both school and community settings
  • Adapt educational environments and materials to promote accessible learning for students at all levels
  • Collaborate with families, teachers, and support staff to maximize student success
  • Communicate progress, maintain compliance documentation, and align with district strategic goals
Enjoy making a meaningful impact every day through specialized teaching and personalized student support. This role allows the chance to work with a varied caseload across district sites without a set number of schools assigned. Apply now to shape empowering educational journeys for students with visual impairments in a collaborative district setting—your expertise can make all the difference! Compensation for this position ranges from $28.52 to $48.52. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$28.52 to $48.52

Experience level

Mid

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Special Education Teachers, All Other

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

4 days ago

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