Visually Impaired Resource Teacher

Job Title: Visually Impaired Resource Teacher

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Location: TAC
- Teacher Administration Center

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: per negotiated agreement / Exempt

Salary Schedule (2025/26)

• Step 1 with a Bachelor's Degree: $56,320 ($51,200 + 10% variance)
• Step 1 with a Master's Degree: $63,602 ($57,820 + 10% variance)
• Salary credit may be awarded for applicable experience.
• Placement on the salary schedule will follow the applicable negotiated agreement.

Teaches compensatory skills which will enable students to be successful in the regular classroom or other education placement. These skills include Braille reading and writing, use of assistive technology devices, keyboarding, listening skills, and orientation and mobility.

• Collaborates with other supports (general education, special education, physical and occupational therapists) to meet student needs.
• Positively fosters students’ self‑esteem.
• Plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve their visually impaired resource program objectives.
• Implements useful diagnostic and progress assessment measures.
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Supports the ongoing curriculum development of the program.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and lesson planning and student progress toward IEP goals as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Maintains compliance with all special education regulations (IEP, MDT, Progress Reports, FBA/BIPs).
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, guardians, and staff.
• Works with and understands a diverse student population.
• Shows willingness and ability to comply with the standards with ethical and professional performance established by district policy and the State Board of Education.
• Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the visually impaired program and support the District’s vision, aims, and goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree, required.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Nebraska Teaching License with endorsement in Visual Impairment.
• Completion of the Orientation & Mobility Specialist program is preferred.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and special education students.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Professional verification of successful classroom teacher performance and/or student teaching experience.
• Evidence of willingness and ability to comply with standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• Demonstrates skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationships and works effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Outlook and the student information system.
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Conforms to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building or Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

This position may require the ability to use assistive technology in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and…