Job Description

District Mission:
"Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world."

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants must complete the online application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

Duty Days Per Year: 186 (prorated from start date)

Hours Per Day: 8 (this is a .5 position)

Supervisor: Katie Mitchell, Program Supervisor

St. Francis Area Schools is hiring a Blind Visually Impaired Teacher for the 2026-27 school year to provide services for students district-wide.

This low-incidence area presents unique educational challenges and requires data-based, specialized instructional strategies. This service provides identification, assessment, consultation, evaluation, in-service, and direct and indirect instructional services for these students. Consultation with teams that include administrators, school psychologists, teachers, interpreters, case managers, and parents/guardians.

Qualifications: Minnesota Teacher Licensure in Blind/Visually Impaired (preferred)

Job Duties:

• Identification, Screening, and Evaluation
  • Complete initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments for students throughout the district (B-21).
  • Gather and review appropriate medical records as applicable.
  • Interpret results of assessments and perform assessments of vision loss on a student's ability to learn.
• Service Delivery
  • Facilitate accommodations and modifications to educational materials, assistive technology, and the instructional environment.
  • Provide direct and indirect BVI services to students throughout the district.
  • Gather, monitor, review, and communicate data to school staff, students, and families. Recommend programming or accommodations based on data.
  • Identify the need for, assist in selecting, and provide work direction to interpreters when necessary.
• Consultation and Collaboration
  • Attend, provide input, and help determine appropriate accommodations, modifications, and supports.
  • Advise on selecting specialized equipment and instructional materials/supplies when the need for Assistive Technology (AT) is identified.
  • Monitor the use of necessary equipment to ensure proper functioning as well as consistency and fidelity of use.
  • Maintain ongoing contact with the parent to discuss the child's abilities, progress, and future goals.
  • Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for students.
• Professional Development
  • Provide ongoing training to educational teams in the areas of: use and care of specialized equipment and curriculum materials, use of accommodations and modifications, and other BVI-related topics.
  • Develop resources pertinent to BVI services.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning in the instructional environment.
• Provide appropriate instruction, modifications, and adaptations, and implement IEPs in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student data and progress using a balanced assessment system to provide effective, targeted instruction and interventions that maximize student learning.
• Develop a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with administrators, staff, parents/guardians, and the community.

• Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, as assigned.
  
  If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Katie Mitchell, Program Supervisor, at 763-753-7037.
  
  Salary: $49,866 - $92,810 per Teachers Work Agreement

  
  District Information: St. Francis Area Schools - ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45-minute drive from Minneapolis and a great, traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district educates more than 4,100 students annually.
  
  Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• TRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.31% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Personal Paid Days
• HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
• HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.