Teacher of Visually Impaired (TVI)

Northshore School District 417 • Bothell, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed in the spring or summer. Please apply to the area(s) you are interested in and endorsed (or will be endorsed) to teach and indicate those areas in your cover letter and/or resume. Job Summary: A classroom teacher fosters and manages a positive learning environment; develops and implements classroom lesson plans based on standards and general district guidelines; establishes learning objectives; provides instruction; uses research-proven strategies and multiple data elements to adjust instruction; sets high expectations for student achievement; counsels, disciplines, and supervises students; evaluates student performance and progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree along with the completion of a teacher's preparation program and endorsement skills examinations.
• Ability to maintain a valid WA State Teaching Certificate with the Teacher of Visually Impaired (TVI) endorsement.
• Candidates who are new to the profession or moving from out of state, may apply if anticipated to obtain certification prior to the position start date or first day of school.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of students within assigned age range
• Knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy
• Classroom management and organizational skills
• Skill in conflict resolution
• Ability to implement district adopted curriculum
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Ability to be an effective and collaborative member of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to improve professional skills
• Ability to effectively use and integrate technology into curriculum
• Ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in a large school system.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions . Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).
• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time