Teacher of Visually Impaired Job – Education Center

Teacher of Visually Impaired Job Responsibilities

• Carry out Functional Vision Assessments and Learning Media Assessments; prepare written reports and track progress data
• Interpret medical eye reports to identify educational implications and suggest additional evaluations (such as low vision, assistive technology)
• Utilize the CVI Range and other CVI-specific tools to evaluate students with Cortical Visual Impairment
• Instruct in Braille, tactile graphics, large print, screen readers, and accessibility tools
• Create, update, and monitor Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, objectives, success criteria, and special education instruction
• Participate in IEP meetings to provide expertise on visual impairment, learning media needs, and accommodations
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists, and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists to enhance student access and independence
• Erect and maintain accessible materials and assist with environmental modifications
• Involvement in Education Center activities
• Other duties as directed

Teacher of Visually Impaired Job Requirements

• A master’s degree is preferred
• Three years of teaching experience as a TVI are preferred
• A Pennsylvania teaching certification for Teacher of the Visually Impaired is required
• Experience with vision assessments and educational strategies for students with ocular and cortical vision impairments is required
• Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to navigate the classroom, cafeteria, gym, and campus
• Supervision of students during emergency drills, play periods, and community-based instruction
• The ability to lift, position, or assist with lifting students is essential for performing this task
• The essential functions of the job require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• The ability to use Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru strategies to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances are required
• A pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, is required

Job Benefits

• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support
• Access to tuition reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and match after one year of employment