2026-2027 SY - Special Services Teacher of Students with Blind and Visual Impairments

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11215 W LEWIS ST.PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301EMAIL Hiring@psd1.orgPHONE 509-543-6700Open Date: January 30, 2026Application Deadline/Close Date: February 4, 2026, at 4:00pm or until filledPOSITION: Special Services Teacher of Students with Blind and Visual ImpairmentsLOCATION: Booth BuildingSCHEDULE: 2026-2027 School YearSALARY: Based on the current Certificated Salary ScheduleCertificated salary schedule: Salary SchedulePayroll and Benefits: Employee BenefitsNEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENINGQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Valid Washington State teaching certificate with TVI endorsementMinimum of a Bachelor's DegreeUEB Braille Certification, or the willingness to obtain (condition of employment), or National Braille CertificationPrevious experience as a teacher of visual impairmentsKnowledge and/or experience in the assessment and evaluation of functional vision, learning media and interpreting eye medical reportsKnowledge and/or experience in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materialsDemonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiativeDemonstrated ability in professional writing and oral communicationDemonstrated punctuality and an excellent attendance recordDemonstrated ability to perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on long and short-term needs of the studentsDemonstrated ability to provide instruction in safe, efficient travel with the home, school and communityQUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:Bilingual/Biliterate* in English/SpanishHas or is eligible for an ESA in Orientation and MobilityPrevious Experience with school aged children and children with multiple impairmentsExperience working as part of a teamAbility to travel between sitesDemonstrated ability to provide instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self advocacy and recreation or leisure skills as related to O & MSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assessment and EvaluationPerform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluationsInterpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environmentsContribute to the development of the IEP/IFSP with goals, modifications, learning stylesRecommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social and adaptive physical educationConsult with diagnostician, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administration