Teacher Visually Impaired Non-Classified

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and way finding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world. CSDB is accepting applications for TVI vacancies for the  school year. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis for vacancies in all instructional areas, including but not limited to all core content areas:
Elementary Education;
English/Language Arts;
Science;
Mathematics;
Social Studies.

This position reports to the Principal, School for the Blind, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and support to K-12th grade learners who are visually impaired and who may have additional needs. Utilizes Colorado Academic Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that monitor learner progress, in a safe and civil school environment.

• Performs standards-based instruction: prepares lesson plans, adapts instructional materials, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the IEP and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal; maintains a positive learning environment utilizing positive behavior support strategies; keeps learners on task and engaged.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in development and use of accommodations for learners who are visually impaired, including task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, daily living skills, behavior management, organization/planning, curriculum development, and current technology practices related to vision loss; engages parent relations and teamwork.
• Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge/skill in project and technology-based learning.
• Organizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.
• Works in co-teaching teams with others.
• Works as part of an education/assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned learners.
• Supports learners' social-emotional development and serves as an advocate for assigned learners.
• Coordinates effectively with other service staff to facilitate instruction, support school reform efforts, planning, and co-curricular activities.
• Participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required; provides parent consultation and participates in selected parent-focused activities.
• Seeks opportunities for professional development and training/workshops as appropriate; performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or related field; specialization in Education for the Visually Impaired preferred
• Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado
• Must hold, be eligible for, or obtain within three years from hire, appropriate Colorado licensure endorsed as a Special Education Specialist:
  Visually Impaired, or comparable endorsement
• Subject area endorsement or specialization
• Experience teaching/working with visually impaired children and/or multiple disabilities desired
• Ability to demonstrate competency in Braille by the end of the first instructional year (CDE Certificate of Braille Competency)

• Knowledge of current standards-based educational practices for learners who are visually impaired; knowledge of Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; proficiency with common software and learning management systems; willingness to stay current with CSDB support.
• Ability to adapt teaching skills and classroom management to a technology-rich environment and various delivery modes.
• Ability to model and teach technologies used by learners who are blind/visually impaired.
• Ability to establish high standards for learner outcomes; demonstrate…