2025-26 Teacher Visually Impaired- Integrated Services Department

This position is for the 2025-26 school year, start date to be determined and will be announced when the 2025-26 calendars have been approved.  This position has the opportunity to be between 80-100% contract.  

Percentage: Between 80-100% contract available

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing 

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $52,000 - $74,999 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting on the date the specific calendar(s) for this position begin).

  *These pay rates are based on the 2024-25 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process around May 2025 for the 2025-26 school year* 

This is a probationary position. However, PSD employees currently under a licensed contract may apply for this position if selected, will retain contract status. 

 
Must have a valid Colorado Educator's License with appropriate endorsement.

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SUMMARY: Responsible for instructing academically functional classes to students who are visually impaired in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of district and state content standards.

JOB TASKS:

1. Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: 

a. Course content, format, structure, and schedule and individualized programs for students. 

b. Classroom materials, activities, and lesson plans. 

c. Instruction in visual efficiency, tactile symbols, braille, assistive technology, auditory skills, social skills, use of near and distance low vision devices, and other areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. 

d. Adapted materials by registering eligible students with the Colorado Instructional Materials Center (CIMC). 

2. Facilitate student growth by developing gross and fine motor skills, sensory skills, and basic concepts. 

3. Create a classroom environment which maximizes instructional opportunity, supervise the behavior and wellbeing of students in the classroom and all educational settings, and administer discipline when appropriate. 

4. Assist: 

a. Principal in the scheduling, supervision, and direction of classified paraprofessionals. 

b. Classroom teachers with necessary medication administration. 

5. Monitor student learning and progress to: 

a. Evaluate success of the educational approaches, specialized instruction, supports, and services. 

b. Adapt support as needed. 

c. Maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students. 

d. Ensure appropriate vision-specific supports are in place and that necessary skills are attained for transition from school to adult life. 

6. Communicate students’ progress, needs, and eligibility with parents and other staff as needed. 

7. Collaborate: 

a. With parents/guardians, teachers, support personnel, administrators, and other special education providers to implement program and improve student outcomes for students with vision impairment. 

b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions. 

8. Demonstrate a commitment to: 

a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. 

b. Include and engage families in the student’s education. 

c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. 

d. Provide personal and professional excellence. 

9. Participate in: 

a. Department, team, building, IEP/staffing, and district meetings and discussions. 

b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. 

c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. 

d. Professional growth opportunities. 

10. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree with proper teaching licensure program required. 
• Experience in an educational setting with students with visual impairment needs preferred. 
• Criminal background check required for hire. 
• Valid Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement of Special Education Specialist: Visually Impaired required. 
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org