Teacher of Students Visual Impairments; TVI​/Teacher Blind

Job Title: Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI / Teacher of the Blind)

Location: State-Wide
- MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services

Work Hours/Days: Full-Time or Part-Time based on student enrollment and special education service needs. Caseload expectations will be aligned with FTE assignment in accordance with state and federal special education guidelines.

Wage: $65-$85 /per hour. Compensation will be prorated based on FTE assignment.

Benefits: Benefit eligibility is based on FTE status. Employees working 30 hours or greater per week are eligible for full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k and paid leave. Employees working less than 30 hours per week will get paid sick leave.

We are a small non‑profit organization based in Colorado, passionate about helping charter schools succeed. Our primary goal is to assist schools in optimizing their business, human resources and financial functions. We strongly believe that working collaboratively with schools and supporting their essential back‑office functions can help them focus on their core mission of educating students. We understand that schools face many challenges, and our team is committed to helping them overcome these challenges by providing tailored solutions.

As an employee of Minga Education Group, you will be part of a small, passionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the education sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of schools and make a meaningful contribution to their success. We are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment that fosters growth and professional development.

Job Function

The Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) advances inclusive, accessible, and data‑driven instructional services by partnering with school leaders, special education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families to ensure students with blindness or low vision receive high‑quality, compliant educational programming
. This role strengthens MTSS/RTI frameworks, trauma‑informed practices, and SEL‑aligned supports by designing and implementing accessible instruction, specialized materials, and coordinated orientation and mobility supports.

The TVI provides assessment, consultation, and direct instruction to address academic, functional, and compensatory skill needs
, including braille literacy, tactile learning, assistive technology, and visual efficiency. Through collaborative team facilitation, capacity building, and culturally responsive problem‑solving, the TVI equips educators and families to support access, independence, and engagement for students with disabilities, including those served through 504, Gifted, and Multi‑Lingual Learner pathways. The TVI is a key member of multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams, with opportunities for remote consultation and accessible material preparation.

Instruction & Intervention

• Deliver specialized instruction in compensatory access skills
  , including braille, tactile literacy, concept development, assistive technology, and visual efficiency.
• Adapt curriculum materials into accessible formats such as braille, large print, tactile graphics, and digital access tools.
• Support functional skills including organization, self‑advocacy, independent living, and orientation to school environments.
• Teach students to use low‑vision devices, screen readers, magnification tools, and other accessibility supports.

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA) in alignment with CDE guidance.
• Collect data aligned to IEP goals and document progress using district and state requirements.
• Provide recommendations for accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology to support access across environments.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations and eligibility determinations within CDE scope of practice.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with general and special educators…