Teacher of the Blind Visually Impaired

TheraPeds • Williamstown, KY

7d • $65 - $85 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to provide school-based services to PreK–12 students in Williamstown, Kentucky, during the 2026–2027 school year. The role provides specialized instruction, accommodations, and support for students who are blind or visually impaired to promote access, independence, and meaningful participation in education. The position offers guaranteed hours, designated evaluation, documentation, and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district.

The TVI provides direct and consultative services; develops and implements IEP goals and specialized instruction; conducts functional vision and learning media assessments; supports the Expanded Core Curriculum; and provides Braille and tactile instruction when appropriate. The role also includes adapting instructional materials, recommending accommodations, supporting assistive technology and accessible educational materials, monitoring progress, and completing required documentation. The TVI participates in evaluations, IEPs, eligibility determinations, and multidisciplinary team meetings, and collaborates with families, teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, therapists, and special education teams. The TVI also consults with school staff on visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies, and supports transition and independence skills based on individual student needs.

This is an on-site, full-time opportunity following the teacher/school calendar, with 36–38 hours per week. Compensation is listed at $65–$85 per hour. W-2 employment and 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available; specific terms depend on employment classification and eligibility.

School-based services may take place in educational and community-based environments. Physical responsibilities may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, lifting or carrying instructional materials or equipment, and engaging with students in classroom, campus, vocational, and transition-related environments. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, Visual Impairments, Education, or a related field.
• Active or eligible Kentucky educator certification or endorsement for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
• Knowledge of Braille, assistive technology, accessible materials, and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and special education services.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organization and time-management skills.
• Comfort with educational and assistive technology.
• Ability to complete required background clearances.
• Ability to perform physical functions necessary for assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, lifting or carrying instructional materials or equipment, and engaging with students across educational and community-based environments.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative Teacher of the Visually Impaired services.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and specialized instruction.
• Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Support students’ skills within the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
• Provide instruction in Braille and tactile learning when appropriate.
• Adapt instructional materials and recommend accommodations.
• Support assistive technology and accessible educational materials.
• Monitor student progress and complete required documentation.
• Participate in evaluations, IEPs, eligibility processes, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, therapists, and special education teams.
• Consult with school staff regarding visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies.
• Support transition and independence skills according to individual student needs.
• Complete required background clearances.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in school and community-based settings, consistent with district safety requirements and applicable accommodations.

Benefits

• Medical benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• Dental benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• Vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Designated evaluation, documentation, and planning time.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical, professional, and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Benefit resources may be available to 1099 independent contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time