Professional Developer (Blind Skills Specialist)

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K 💻 Other 🗓️ August 25th, 2026

PK PK-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Professional Developer (Blind Skills Specialist). This position provides professional development and workshops for educators and parents working with children who are blind or have low vision, coordinates with university and public school partners, and supports local education agencies in special education services and technology application for visually impaired students.

Highlights

Provide professional development to school administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals focusing on blindness and low vision.
Conduct workshops and training sessions for educators and parents on visual impairment.
Coordinate and collaborate with University faculty, PK-12 schools, 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.
Support Local Education Agencies by making programming and placement recommendations and assisting with assistive technology for visually impaired students.
Ensure training materials and programs comply with University policies and DESE guidelines.
Master's degree in Education and at least five years of successful teaching or public school administrative experience required.
Skills in developing training materials, presenting to adult learners, understanding assessment practices, data-driven decision making, and collaborative teaming are essential.
Position has a proposed salary of $57,431 annually, is full-time exempt, and requires travel and attendance at some evening or weekend events.
Employment requires a criminal background check and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.