Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Sage Connections•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Connections is hiring a part-time, W-2 Teacher of the Visually Impaired to support K–12 students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania schools during the 2026–2027 school year. The listed caseload is elementary and middle school, with a Monday–Friday schedule totaling 30 hours per week. The position is onsite. The posting lists the dates as ASAP through June 2026. The teacher provides direct instruction in Braille reading and writing; use of low-vision devices and assistive technology; orientation to materials and classroom access; and daily living and organizational skills. Indirect support includes adapting materials and consulting with teachers. The role also includes conducting Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessments, evaluating the impact of vision on learning, collaborating with the IEP team on eligibility and services, and developing and implementing individualized IEP goals for visual impairment needs. Goals address academic needs and the Expanded Core Curriculum. The teacher ensures compliance with IDEA, Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements, and district policies. Sage Connections describes itself as a mission-driven, woman- and therapist-owned special education staffing company. It offers W-2 employment with support and benefits, and states that it handles taxes and liability coverage so employees can focus on students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or Visual Impairment.
Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification (TVI / Visual Impairment PK–12).
Knowledge of Braille or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in Braille reading and writing.
Teach students to use low-vision devices and assistive technology.
Provide instruction on orientation to materials and classroom access.
Teach daily living and organizational skills.
Adapt materials and consult with teachers as indirect support.
Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA).
Evaluate how a student's vision impacts learning.
Collaborate with the IEP team to determine eligibility and services.
Develop and implement IEP goals specific to visual impairment needs.
Address academic and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) areas through IEP goals.
Ensure compliance with IDEA, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), and district policies.