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1.0 Probationary Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Williamsville Central School District • East Amherst, NY • 2h ago

Job Details

Job ID: 5784642

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid NYS teaching certification in Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

Must adhere to confidentiality requirements

Work collaboratively with the educational team and family to support student growth

Experience with various assistive technology devices to enhance student access to learning

Experience with the Annual Registration of All New Individuals Classified as Legally Blind for the Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind

Experience working with the Commission for the Blind

Experience writing and implementing IEPs, including data tracking of IEP goals.

Demonstrate best practice instructional strategies when working with students according to IEP goals

Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills

Must be willing to participate in the District-Wide Assistive Technology Team

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

Experience providing vision services in a school setting

Experience working with students with disabilities

Experience evaluating students with standardized and informal assessment tools

Experience using the Frontline program

Experience with assistive technology for students with disabilities

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design plans and activities to deliver instruction in one-on-one or small group sessions according to IEP goals per student

Record student performance data for goals based on data collection

Provide mandated consultations to support student access in the educational environment

Review medical reports to support consultations and direct service as appropriate

Write IEPs and participate in CSE meetings to review student performance and report on progress toward IEP goals

Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and families, fostering open communication that focuses on student inclusion and shared growth

Regularly updating parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and needs via emails, phone calls, or conferences.

Conduct School-Based Vision Evaluations and Assistive Technology Evaluations, and write a professional educational report based on the evaluation

Work, as part of the Assistive Technology Team, to conduct evaluations and trials and collaborate in decision-making.

Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA) to determine student needs.

Maintain, monitor, and report student progress in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Foster student independence and self-advocacy skills.

Ensuring a safe, organized, and inclusive environment that encourages productive learning.

Participating in appropriate and robust professional development to update skills and knowledge.

Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Related and appropriate duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY: $44,840 - $53,700

Per WTA Contract

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 23, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Internal: District employees (Probationary and tenured teachers requesting a transfer within their current tenure area, Teaching Assistants who are currently fully certified in the appropriate tenure area) may apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume to Human Resources with a copy to the building principal. The original signed letters of interest and resume must be submitted by the end of the day on June 23, 2026.

External: All others (including part-time teachers, teachers applying outside of their current tenure area, regular subs, and per diem subs) should fill out an online application at Williamsville.SchoolSpring.com (http://www.wnyric.org/application) and then apply to appropriate posting. If you have any questions, you may contact Human Resources at lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education, Visually Impaired

Salary: $44,840.00 to $53,700.00 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Lynn Clark

105 Casey Road

East Amherst, New York 14501

Phone: 716-626-8053

Email: lmclark2@williamsvillek12.org

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