Teacher (Visually Impaired) (Itinerant) / Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Teacher (Visually Impaired) (Itinerant) / Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Job ID: 5516733 Application Deadline: Open until filled Re-Posted: Feb 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026 Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Special Education > Speech/Language Pathologist; Special Education > Visually Impaired Job Description Date: February 2, 2026 Position: Teacher (Visually Impaired) (Itinerant/Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist) Location: Exceptional Children's Department Terms of Contract: 10 months, full-time, benefit eligible Reports To: Building Level Administrators/Chief of Exceptional Children's Services Monthly Salary: North Carolina State Salary Schedule (plus local supplement) FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: The itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments travels to the students' assigned schools to provide direct special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students range in age from 5 through 21 and may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented. Qualifications/Requirements Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in special education with a focus in visual impairments North Carolina certification for teachers of students with visual impairments UEB Braille Certified or willing to take UEB Braille Certification Exam or Braille NC Praxis Test Extensive, successful and responsible experience working with visually impaired youth in a school setting is highly preferred Good oral and written communication skills Effective time management and organizational skills Knowledge of federal & state processes for students with disabilities Evaluation Process Evaluated according to the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process Skills Knowledge Assessment and Evaluation Perform functional vision and learning media assessments or new referrals and three-year reevaluations Interpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments Contribute to the development of the IEP with goals, modifications, learning styles Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents regarding appropriate evaluations, modifications, and test administration Consult with district level staff regarding modified standardized testing materials (EOG, SAT, ACT) and administer or assist in testing as needed Work as liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment process Participate in team assessments for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities Appropriate Learning Environment Assist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments (braille, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) and ensure room modifications and lighting changes Provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a VI student Consult with instructional staff to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting Collaborate with braillist to provide modified materials to the classroom teacher, including Unified English Braille materials, tactile materials, and enlarged materials in a timely manner Direct Instruction in the Unique Curriculum Monitor the students' progress in academic subjects and provide direct instruction in compensatory skills as needed in areas affected by visual impairment (Braille reading and writing, low vision devices, abacus, typing/keyboarding, adaptive devices, listening skills, visual efficiency, concept development, daily living/self‑help skills, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organizational and study skills, self‑advocacy) Support Services Aid students with visual impairments in understanding their attitudes and those of others regarding visual impairment Facilitate social integration and interaction with peers Provide training and support to parents to enhance independence Provide teachers, staff, and families with information regarding individual needs, methodology, and strategies Participate with other personnel and agencies to secure job‑related experiences for students Participate in transition planning Administrative and Record‑Keeping Duties Provide updated pupil information (APH Quota, deafblind census) Submit requests for instructional materials, conferences, field trips, and personnel needs Inform special education and campus personnel of progress and needs of students with visual impairment regularly Set up work and storage spaces at each school for instruction Contribute to students' schedules and planning for special services, including direct instruction and orientation and mobility Maintain records of assessments, IEPs, progress reports, and signed parental release forms Provide progress reports as indicated by school policy and follow up with teacher or parent conferences as appropriate Register students with appropriate agencies such as Bookshare, NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Prepare paperwork and attend IEP meetings for students with visual impairments Distribute information to parents about workshops, conferences, and equipment acquisition Communicate with low‑vision specialists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists regarding exams, and attend exams when appropriate Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth Perform other job‑related duties as assigned Must be able to lift objects exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly as required by the job. Orientation Mobility Provide direct instruction to assist visually impaired students to move independently in school and community, evaluate progress, and conduct ongoing reviews of IEPs Liaison Between Community and School Provide information about district and regional vision programs to schools and community Provide information about recreational and summer programs to parents and students and assist with application procedures Contact Information Kimberly Davis, Chief of Exceptional Children's Services Lincoln County Schools‑EC (032) Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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