Visual Impairments Teacher (Itinerant), 2026-27 School Year, Special Education

About The Employer

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San Joaquin County Office of Education located in Stockton, CA is a regional agency that provides educational leadership, resources, and customized services to assist school districts. San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) employs over 2,100 classified and certificated employees. SJCOE promotes student achievement and accountability, serves San Joaquin County’s most at-risk students, and strives to create an environment in which every student, regardless of circumstances, has an opportunity for a quality education.

Job Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under supervision of the Special Education Director II, teacher of the Visual Impaired will provide quality education to students with visual impairments, ages birth though 22 years, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; an appropriate, community based curriculum; communication and social skill development; inter-district cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage. Opportunities exist to develop and experiment with adaptive technology; implement best practices, and integrate with non-handicapped populations and general education populations.

This position is represented by the California Teachers Association.

Add'l Salary Info

Annual Plus Fringe Benefits, $5,000 Special Education Annual Stipend, $2,100 Masters Stipend

Length of Work Year

183 Workdays, Full Time, Monday - Friday

Essential Functions

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Design instruction and record progress of students.
• Act to ensure appropriate IEP implementation in area of service, direct work of instructional assistants and support members of the IEP team.
• Monitor delivery and frequency of Visually Impaired related service.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required.
• Develop instructional plans when necessary and appropriate.
• Develop learning systems for use in community and campus settings.
• Manage student caseloads across multiple school settings.
• Articulate curriculum between and among student levels.
• Basic knowledge of Orientation & Mobility skills and programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in appropriate field.
• Be eligible for or possess a valid California Visual Impairments (VI) Education Specialist teaching credential.

IMPORTANT - Please Read: If you do not hold the required credential/permit for this position, we will need to review ALL transcripts necessary for qualification. Please note that four-year transcripts typically only include the total unit count and do not provide details of individual courses with grades. ALL unofficial transcripts must be attached to application to determine eligibility.

Please be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if a formal letter of introduction, resume, three letters of professional recommendation (preferably dated within the past year), and copy of credential/proof of eligibility are not attached to your online application.

• Copy of Transcript ((Copy of ALL College Transcript(s) - do not attach diploma(s))
• Credential Copy (Credential Copy (Attach credential/permit (if you hold a valid document))
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation-MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR)
• Resume