Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Santa Maria, CA)

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Santa Maria, CA) at Santa Barbara County Education Office Share on X Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 3/24/2026 Contact Erin Kerrutt-Dent 805-964-4711 5353 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $73,413 - $144,021 Annually Add'l Salary Info Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate. Length of Work Year 1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months Employment Type Full Time Benefits Health & Welfare Benefits Location Santa Maria, CA Position Number 152 About the Employer The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria. Job Summary Job Summary To serve as an instructor for the program for visually impaired individuals at the Santa Barbara County Education Office, Special Education Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and providing instruction to students, as well as offering consultation to parents and educators. Requirements / Qualifications Valid CA Visual Impairments Special Education Credential or equivalent required, or willingness to pursue appropriate certification. Vacancy is in Santa Maria, CA for the 2026-2027 school year. Please include with your application: Resume Letters of recommendation College/University transcripts Requirements / Qualifications Valid CA Visual Impairments Special Education Credential or equivalent required, or willingness to pursue appropriate certification. Vacancy is in Santa Maria, CA for the 2026-2027 school year. Please include with your application: Resume Letters of recommendation College/University transcripts Comments and Other Information Additional Incentives: $2,000 MA Stipend (based upon full-time equivalency) CalSTRS Retirement Professional Development An additional 4% salary increase negotiated effective July 1, 2026 and is calculated into posting salary. Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Comments and Other Information Additional Incentives: $2,000 MA Stipend (based upon full-time equivalency) CalSTRS Retirement Professional Development An additional 4% salary increase negotiated effective July 1, 2026 and is calculated into posting salary. Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework. Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Links Related To This Job SBCEO Overview Professional Growth and Incentives View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators