
Extended School Year Program (Summer 2026) - Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired
Job Description
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an educational agency serving nine school districts in the New York State counties of Monroe and Orleans:
Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-Chili.
Vision: Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is the educational partner of choice. We strive for continuous improvement in serving
the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.
BOCES 2 Core Values: Collaboration, Expertise, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Responsiveness.
PAY RANGE: $31.00-$45.00/Hour, Based on Experience
PROGRAM DATES: July 6, 2026 - August 14, 2026
ORIENTATION: July 1, 2026 (Mandatory) & July 2, 2026 (Optional for new staff/classroom set up)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired provides instructional support to classroom teachers and blind/visually impaired students in multiple service locations.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Provide individual assessments of students with visual impairments.
- Provide support to faculty working with students with visual impairments in areas of teaching strategies, environmental modifications and selection of materials.
- Provide information to parents of children with visual impairments.
- Complete Individual Educational Plans for individual students.
- Provide direct service to individual students in content areas.
- Maintain communication with administrators, teachers and supportive personnel regarding the educational programs for students with visual impairments.
- Participate in staffing conferences and Committee on Special Education meetings to review the programs of students.
- Maintain necessary records.
- Perform other such professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Prior teaching experience preferred.
Education: NYS certification as a Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired required; Orientation and Mobility certification preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE (Apply Online): Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES - Frontline Recruitment