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Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Santa Maria, CA)

Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Clarita, CA, United States

Duration: Full Time







Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Santa Maria, CA) at Santa Barbara County Education Office







Application Deadline

Until Filled




Date Posted


3/24/2026


Contact


Erin Kerrutt-Dent

805-964-4711 5353


Number of Openings


1


Salary


Pay Range

$73,413 -
$144,021
Annually

Add'l Salary Info


Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a MA degree or a $3,000 stipend for a Doctorate.


Length of Work Year


1.0 FTE, 186 days, 10 months

Employment Type


Full Time






Benefits


Health & Welfare Benefits




Location


Santa Maria, CA




Position Number


152













About the Employer


The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.







Job Summary


Job Summary


To serve as an instructor for the program for visually impaired individuals at the Santa Barbara County Education Office, Special Education Program. Responsibilities include conducting assessments and providing instruction to students, as well as offering consultation to parents and educators.






Requirements / Qualifications





Valid CA Visual Impairments Special Education Credential or equivalent required, or willingness to pursue appropriate certification. Vacancy is in Santa Maria, CA for the 2026-2027 school year.



Please include with your application:
Resume
Letters of recommendation
College/University transcripts






Requirements / Qualifications







Valid CA Visual Impairments Special Education Credential or equivalent required, or willingness to pursue appropriate certification. Vacancy is in Santa Maria, CA for the 2026-2027 school year.



Please include with your application:
Resume
Letters of recommendation
College/University transcripts






Comments and Other Information


Additional Incentives:
$2,000 MA Stipend (based upon full-time equivalency)
CalSTRS Retirement
Professional Development

An additional 4% salary increase negotiated effective July 1, 2026 and is calculated into posting salary.

Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework.

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Comments and Other Information




Additional Incentives:
$2,000 MA Stipend (based upon full-time equivalency)
CalSTRS Retirement
Professional Development

An additional 4% salary increase negotiated effective July 1, 2026 and is calculated into posting salary.

Grant stipends available for enrolling and completing higher education coursework.

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Santa Barbara County Education Office is currently an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation