KSSB has several opportunities for employment. Please download and review the job announcement associated with each position to ensure you meet the minimum requirements. Then download, print, complete and submit the appropriate application below. If applying for a non-teacher certified position, download and complete the non-certified application. If applying for a certified teaching position, please download and complete the certified teacher application.

Cook
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: Cook
- Salary: $20.00 an hour. Excellent benefits.
- Location: On-site, Kansas State School for the Blind.
- Employment Date: Immediate. Open until filled.
- Schedule: 9 am – 6 pm Monday through Thursday; 6 am – 2 pm on Friday.
Follows the Kansas State School for the Blind school calendar,
including Extended School Year during the month of June. - Job Description: (Detailed position description available upon request.)
- This position performs kitchen-based job assignments based on regularly scheduled student meal times, which may include but are not limited to cooking, baking, meal preparation, menu preparation, cleaning, as well as receiving deliveries and handling inventory.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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Custodial Specialist - Housekeeping
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: Custodial Specialist – Housekeeping
- Salary:$20.00 per hour. Excellent benefits.
- Location: Kansas State School for the Blind
- Employment Date: Immediate. Open until filled.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday.
- Job Description: (Detailed position description available upon request.)
- This position is a Full time/Unclassified Custodian Specialist at the Kansas State
School for the Blind. This position is daily cleaning of the assigned area which includes restrooms, floors, offices, stairways, breezeway, storage area, classrooms, gymnasium, health center and dormitory. Cleaning duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, buffing, sanitizing, cleaning mirrors, windows and blinds and emptying the trash. Respond to student sickness or accidents which require procedures to address blood-borne pathogens in a safe manner. Check buildings for safe and sanitary conditions and take steps to immediately resolve problems. Process work orders for maintenance repairs needs and order building supplies as needed from the Custodial Supervisor. Assist crews in other buildings as needed to provide essential care and cleanliness of buildings. Understand and follow OSHA standards to ensure practices meet government safety guidelines. Provide building management services during special events including workshops, conferences and athletic events.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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Substitute Instructional Assistant
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: Substitute Instructional Assistant
- Salary: $20.00 per hour.
- Location: Kansas State School for the Blind
- Employment Date: Immediate. Open until filled.
- Schedule: As needed Monday through Friday with shifts of 6:45 am-3:15 pm, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm, and 8:45 am – 5:15 pm; Shifts are assigned based on student needs; Follows the Kansas State School for the Blind school calendar.
- Job Description: (Detailed position description available upon request.)
The Instructional Assistant performs any combination of instructional, vocational, and hygiene-related tasks to work with students individually or in small groups to promote the acquisition of Expanded Core Curriculum skills established by the State of Kansas, the Kansas State School and directives of the lead supervisor and/or manager.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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Instructional Assistant (1:1)
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: Instructional Assistant (1:1)
- Salary: $21.00 per hour. Excellent benefits.
- Location: Kansas State School for the Blind
- Employment Date: Immediate. Open until filled.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday with shifts of 6:45 am-3:15 pm, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm, and 8:45 am – 5:15 pm; Shifts are assigned based on student needs; Follows the Kansas State School for the Blind school calendar.
- Job Description: (Detailed position description available upon request.)
The Instructional Assistant performs any combination of instructional, vocational, and hygiene-related tasks to work with students individually or in small groups.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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Field Services COMS - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Field Services/Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) NOT Required
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: Field Services COMS – Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Field Services/Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) NOT Required.
- Salary: Placement made within agency guidelines salary schedule, depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
- Location: Preferred candidates must be willing to serve Northeast, Central and North Central Kansas. Regular travel is required to various service areas.
- Employment Date: Open until filled.
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Schedule: Follows the school calendar (187 working days). May require attendance at special events outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Job Description: This position plays a meaningful role in supporting students with visual impairments across regional districts and cooperatives by providing specialized instruction in safe, efficient, and independent travel. Working under the general supervision of the Director of Field Services, the COMS thoughtfully prioritizes and delivers services that empower students to navigate their schools, homes, and communities with confidence.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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TSVI - Family Infant-Toddler (FIT) Services (Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments) for Children, Birth to Age 3
- Updated: 10-6-26
- Position Title: TSVI – Family Infant-Toddler (FIT) Services (Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments) for Children, Birth to Age 3
- Salary: Placement made within agency guidelines salary schedule,
depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. - Location: Flexible. Preferred candidates must be willing to serve in Central and North Central Kansas.
- Employment Date: Open until filled.
- Schedule:
- This is a part-time position (25 hours per week) that includes regular driving and traveling to various locations. The position follows the KSSB calendar with some modifications, including 15 workdays in June and 15 in July to meet the KDEC Part C.
- Job Description: This position works independently under the supervision of the Family Infant-Toddler Services Director and the Superintendent. The incumbent will provide support and collaborate with the Infant Toddler Services of Kansas, Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) teams, and families. The role includes conducting assessments, sharing resources, delivering direct and consultative services, providing family coaching, and participating in joint home visits. Regular travel is required to various service areas.
Job Announcement:
- Contact: hr@kansasblind.gov
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- Alicia Morrison, Human Resources Director: 1-913-210-8113, amorrison@kansasblind.gov
- Lauren Estes, Human Resources Professional: 1-913-305-3004, lestes@kansasblind.gov
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
