Teacher Visually Impaired; FTE Special Services

• Position Type:
  Specialists/ Visually Impaired
• Date Posted: 12/4/2025
• Location:
  
  Special Services
• Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Washington State Endorsement in Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
• Orientation & Mobility certification preferred

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) is an itinerant position in Lake Washington School District. The TVI responds to referrals, attends meetings (guidance team, evaluation, IEP, 504), conducts functional vision evaluations/learning media assessments and completes related paperwork (eligibility reports/individual education plans). The TVI provides specially designed instruction, related services, and consultation to students, school staff, and parents. They plan for and teach students with vision impairments ages 3 through 22 in the school and community, including instructing students to read and write braille when appropriate.

This position may also be referred to as a Teacher of Blind or Low Vision Students (TBLVS).

• Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Washington State Endorsement in Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
• Orientation & Mobility certification preferred

• Create a schedule to meet the IEP time listed on your caseload.
• Participate in all meetings related to students.
• Conduct screenings and assessments upon referral.
• Consult with staff, parents, and students.
• Provide materials, equipment, etc. required for student access.
• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student’s unique educational needs in the following areas, as indicated in the IEP:
• Sensory‑motor skills including pre‑braille, tactile graphics, braille, Nemeth Code, abacus
• Technology and related skills and instruction in various software and accessibility
• Low vision and visual efficiency skills
• Concept development and academic skills
• Skills in the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Maintains continuous records of individual student academic progress
• Communicates learner objectives and progress to parents, teachers, and administrators
• Participates in special education staff meetings, projects and other activities as designated by the Director of Special Education.
• Conducts above activities in accordance with all legal timelines and requirements.
• Maintenance of relevant state and federal reports;
  Bookshare; WSSB

Salary:
Paid per teacher salary schedule with Base contract plus additional contracts for LEAP days, and Responsibility. Additional Technology stipend and Professional Fund. See LWEA salary schedule posted on website. Full benefit package available for employees working a minimum of 630 hours during the school year.

Benefits offered by Lake Washington School District can be found on the SEBB Website.

Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here.

For more information please visit Careers in Lake Washington School District.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

External and Internal Applicants:
To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rachel Olsen, Director of Special Services
- Elementary West Region, Lake Washington School District. Email: rolsen