Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children I (Remote)

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE • Auburn, ME

4d • Remote

About The Position

Catholic Charities Maine Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Children currently has a Full-Time opening for a Teacher of Visually Impaired Children I. This is a remote position, with services delivered primarily through virtual platforms. The position requires periodic in-person attendance for team collaboration and agency meetings and includes collaboration with in-person support staff. The Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children I (TVI I) is a professional teacher qualified to provide specialized instruction to children (ages 0–22) who are visually impaired. These services complement the work of the classroom teacher and parents. The primary goal of these services is to enable children with visual impairment to be educated within the least restrictive environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a specialty in education for the blind/visually impaired from an accredited and recognized university or college program.
• Maine certification (291) is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching children who are blind and visually impaired, including pre-school children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing virtual instruction.
• Experience supervising or collaborating with paraprofessional staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to children (ages 0–22) who are visually impaired.
• Complement the work of the classroom teacher and parents.
• Enable children with visual impairment to be educated within the least restrictive environment.
• Deliver services primarily through virtual platforms.
• Attend periodic in-person meetings for team collaboration and agency meetings.
• Collaborate with in-person support staff.

Benefits

• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit (optional)
• Basic Life and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid!)
• 401k agency contribution
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement Time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health and Wellness program including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level