What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired position at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288?
The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a district-wide Full-Time opening Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired for the FY26-FY27 school year.
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
Description
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaied (TBVI), 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.
This is an itinerant position assigned to SouthWest Metro Intermediate member Districts.
Job Summary
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, serving students from birth to 22 years. The position involves evaluation, direct and consultative service in school and home environments.
Qualifications
The pay range for this position is $56,000-$103,000 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
Selection Procedure
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
Description
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaied (TBVI), 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.
This is an itinerant position assigned to SouthWest Metro Intermediate member Districts.
Job Summary
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, serving students from birth to 22 years. The position involves evaluation, direct and consultative service in school and home environments.
Qualifications
- Possess BVI licensure
- Valid Minnesota Driver's license is necessary as this position requires travel to the students' assigned schools and/or home to provide direct and/or consultative services.
The pay range for this position is $56,000-$103,000 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Dependent Care FSA
- Illness/Bereavement Time Off
- Personal Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
- 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
- TRA (Pension Plan)
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
Selection Procedure
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Salary : $56,000 - $103,000