Vision Therapist

Berkeley Charter Education Association • Summerville, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vision Therapist supports the academic and developmental success of students with visual processing or perceptual deficits. The role collaborates with educators, special education teams, families, licensed optometrists, and school-based service teams to deliver individualized vision therapy and support students’ visual-motor integration, visual perception, and attention-related visual skills. Services align with students’ IEPs and 504 Plans, IDEA, Section 504, South Carolina Department of Education guidelines, and evidence-based practices. The therapist works under the supervision of a licensed optometrist or vision therapy specialist as appropriate.

The position is based at Berkeley Preparatory Academy in a professional school environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment and instructional materials. Noise is typically moderate and may be higher during student-centered activities or events. Occasional local travel for school-related functions may be required. The role is classified as exempt under the FLSA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Vision Science, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, or a related field.
• Formal training or certification in Vision Therapy, or experience in a developmental optometry or therapeutic setting.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children in educational or clinical settings; experience with special needs is preferred.
• Experience in public or charter schools.
• Strong knowledge of visual processing, learning-related vision issues, and their impact on academic achievement.
• Understanding of MTSS, IEP processes, and inclusive education practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively; sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequently reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision therapy sessions prescribed in students’ IEPs or intervention plans, focusing on oculomotor control, visual tracking, convergence, and visual perception skills.
• Collaborate with licensed optometrists and school-based service teams to evaluate and interpret visual assessments and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Support MTSS by identifying students who may benefit from visual interventions and implementing appropriate strategies.
• Maintain session notes, collect data, and monitor student progress.
• Participate in IEP, 504, and Student Support Team meetings, sharing insights about students’ visual challenges and progress.
• Train school staff and families in basic visual exercises, classroom accommodations, and strategies that support visual learning.
• Communicate with families about therapy goals, student progress, and techniques for reinforcement at home.
• Maintain and organize therapy materials and equipment according to safety and hygiene protocols.
• Provide services in alignment with IDEA, Section 504, and South Carolina Department of Education guidelines.
• Stay current on developments in vision therapy and pediatric visual development to support evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan through Capital Group, with a 100% employer match on employee contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Access to Ask Bennie, a benefits concierge service that assists with benefits questions, provider searches, and claims support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time