Teacher of the Visually Impaired

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

• Documented experience in public education teaching children birth to 2 and/or 3-21.

• Documented experience with federal and/or state special education policies, practices, and/or procedures (e.g. IDEA Parts B and/or C)

• Demonstrated experience utilizing and/or managing web-based applications and/or databases (e.g. Microsoft Office software, Google, Apple software)

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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The Office of Exceptional Children provides general supervision, professional learning, and technical assistance to all local education agencies, including charter schools, state operated programs, the innovative school district, lab schools, and other state agencies and approved private agencies that provide special education to children and youth classified as disabled. The Early Learning Sensory Support Program for Children with Hearing and Vision Impairments (ELSSP) within the SSAT section is a statewide early intervention/educational program supporting infants and toddlers ages birth to three, their families, and the providers who work with them through the provision of direct instruction and consultation.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

A qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Visual Impairment education or related area and valid teaching license in Visually Impaired or the ability to obtain a valid teaching license.

 Minimum requirements include a NC Teaching License in Education of the Visually Impaired or qualifications to obtain license to teach in NC. Salary is based on experience and education of the applicant.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.