Professional Developer (Blind Skills Specialist)

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 15th, 2026

PK PK-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Professional Developer (Blind Skills Specialist). This role provides professional development and workshops for educators and administrators working with children who are blind or have low vision, collaborates with university personnel and state educational agencies, and supports Local Education Agencies by advising on programming and technology for visually impaired students.

Highlights

Provide professional development to school administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals focused on blindness and low vision.
Coordinate and facilitate workshops, seminars, and meetings for PK-12 educators and administrators.
Collaborate with university faculty, staff, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and community partners.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver functional vision assessments for students in local and state programs.
Ensure compliance with university guidelines, policies, and use of DESE-approved training materials.
Master’s degree in Education required, with at least five years of teaching or public school administrative experience.
Skills in training material development, research data reporting, adult presentation, and knowledge of instructional and assessment practices necessary.
Preferred expertise in teacher/administrator evaluation and data-driven decision making.
Salary of $57,431 annually, full-time exempt position.
Position includes travel and attendance at evening or weekend events; ability to carry equipment unassisted is required.