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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement