What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 SPED TBVI (Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired) position at St. Cloud School District 742?
SCHEDULE:
- FTE
- Hours may vary based on program needs
- Position flexible to be full-time or part-time position
REPORTS TO:
Special Education Supervisors/Director, Building Principals
SUPERVISION:
Works collaboratively with, and oversees the work of special education paras
SALARY RANGE: $49,141 - $90,362 /year
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Current special education teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
Preferred
- Previous related experience
- Multi-categorical licenses
POSITION SUMMARY:
To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Planning and Preparation
To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Planning and Preparation
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, service providers, and all other professionals to be sure students with visual impairments have access to all aspects of the curriculum
- Provide instruction on how to use assistive technology, braille, orientation and mobility, Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), and other skills related to educational needs
- Travels to students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss.
- Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
- Demonstrate knowledge of students
- Select instructional goals
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources
- Design coherent instruction
- Assess student learning
Classroom Environment
- Create an environment of respect and rapport
- Establish a culture for learning
- Manage classroom procedures
- Manage student behavior
- Organize physical space
Instructional Interaction
- Communicate clearly and accurately
- Use questioning and discussion techniques
- Engage students in learning
- Provide feedback to students
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Professional Responsibilities
- Reflect on teaching
- Maintain accurate records
- Communicate with families
- Contribute to the school and district
- Grow and develop professionally
- Show professionalism
Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
- Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.
St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.
For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org
District 742 is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer
Salary : $49,141 - $90,362
