Teacher of the Blind Visually Impaired
About The Position
TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to serve PreK–12 students during the 2026–2027 school year. The role provides specialized instruction, accommodations, and support to promote educational access, independence, and meaningful participation. It is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position following the teacher/school calendar, with guaranteed hours and designated documentation, administrative, evaluation, and planning time. The position is on-site and supported by TheraPeds Partners and the school district. Compensation is listed as $66.50–$86.75 per hour. Benefits and compensation depend on employment classification and eligibility. Eligible W-2 employees may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k). Independent contractor opportunities may also be available, with terms outlined in the applicable agreement.
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 the 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 working with students across classroom, campus, vocational, and transition-related environments.
Nice To Haves
- School-based experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultative TVI services.
- Develop and implement IEP goals and specialized instruction.
- Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments.
- Support 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, O&M specialists, therapists, and special education teams.
- Consult with school staff regarding visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies.
- Support transition and independence skills based on individual student needs.
Benefits
- Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative, evaluation, and planning time.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Ongoing clinical, educational, and administrative support.
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
- 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
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Job Type
Part-time
