Vision Itinerant Teacher, 2026-27
at Pittsburgh Public School District, Pittsburgh, United States
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- Open until filled
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- Type of post
- Teaching
- Contract
- Full-Time
- First seen
- 8 May 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
To become a Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) School-Based Professional, you must complete a "Standard: Certified" application in the District's online application system. Please visit: https://selfservice.pghschools.org/ess/Applicant Login.aspx Follow the instructions to create an account or log in if you already have one, then complete each step to apply for a position at PPS. Please note: If you apply through PA Educator, your application will not be sent to the staffing team for consideration at PPS. POSITION TITLE Vision Itinerant Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Vision Itinerant Teacher is directly supervised by the Program Officer and is responsible for planning, adapting and/or providing instruction to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and the staff that work with them, in order to enable them to effectively and efficiently benefit from educational experiences. Positions may be itinerant in nature (traveling from site to site to serve students at a variety of school placements) or site-based (teacher in regional classroom). The Program for Students with Exceptionalities (PSE) provides supports and services to students with disabilities in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. PSE believes that every student should be educated in the least restrictive environment where a full continuum of supplementary aids and services are available to meet their individual needs in order to achieve their full potential, academically, socially and emotionally and vocationally. This support is provided to students as close as possible to the neighborhood in which students live. PSE seeks individuals who are smart, passionate about supporting and advocating for students with disabilities, and committed and dedicated to the students, families and school communities of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. Top candidates will have demonstrated a record of commitment in making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities in an urban setting. WORK MONTHS 10 Months ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Instructs students in blindness related skills that are found in the Expanded Core Curriculum: -Compensatory or functional academic skills, including Braille -Orientation and mobility -Social interaction skills -Independent living skills -Recreation and leisure skills -Career education -Use of assistive technology -Sensory efficiency skills -Self-determination 2. Adapts curriculum, plans lessons and modifies special education programs and general education curriculum and teaching methods in accordance to the students' abilities and disabilities. 3. Conducts ongoing evaluations and progress monitoring and adapts goals and objectives based on the gathered data. 4. Develops and writes comprehensive evaluation reports, re-evaluation reports, IEPs, and progress reports following required compliance timelines. 5. Monitors student progress in and outside the special education setting, through direct and indirect communication with the staff working with the student. 6. Maintains, m