Outreach Teacher

Governor Morehead School for the Blind

North Carolina, US
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Visual impairment education best practices
Curriculum adaptation for accessibility
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
** The Governor Morehead School for the Blind seeks an Outreach Teacher to support visually impaired students across North Carolina, providing consultation, instructional support, and professional development. The ideal candidate will have a background in visual impairment education and a valid teaching license, with preferred qualifications in orientation and mobility and assistive technology. **

Job Summary

  • The Outreach Teacher is responsible for providing consultation, evaluation assistance, technical assistance, and instructional support to students who are blind or visually impaired across North Carolina.
  • The Outreach Teacher builds the capacity of local education agencies, charter schools, and community partners to effectively serve students with visual impairments through direct services, professional development, collaboration, and resource coordination.
  • The position supports Outreach Programs that include Short-Course Weeks and Short-Term Weeks, and School Summer Programs, and is a 12-month position.

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** The Governor Morehead School for the Blind seeks an Outreach Teacher to support visually impaired students across North Carolina, providing consultation, instructional support, and professional development. The ideal candidate will have a background in visual impairment education and a valid teaching license, with preferred qualifications in orientation and mobility and assistive technology. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Visual impairment education best practices
  • Curriculum adaptation for accessibility
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Analyze student data
  • Work independently and travel
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Strong technology skills

Nice-to-have

  • Friendly and professional interaction
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Mentoring or coaching educators
  • Delivering professional development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or Visual Impairment
  • Visual impairment education experience
  • Valid North Carolina licensure as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
  • Itinerant teaching experience (preferred)
  • Orientation and Mobility instructional experience (preferred)
  • Assistive Technology instructional experience (preferred)
  • Orientation and Mobility Specialist Certification (ACVREP or NOMC) (preferred)
  • Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (preferred)
  • Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations (preferred)
  • Experience working in outreach or school for the blind (preferred)

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