Teacher of Students Visual Impairments; TSVI
Job in
Salina, Saline County, Kansas, 67401, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Salina Unified School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Health Educator -
Healthcare
Health Educator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Special Education Services/Visually Impaired
Date Posted:
12/24/2024
Location:
CKCIE Area Schools
Date Available:
08/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Additional Information:
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POSITION:
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and/or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
LOCATION:
Central Kansas Cooperative in Education - Salina, Kansas
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The teacher of students with visual impairments (TSVI) and certified orientation and mobiltiy specialists are key figures on the educational team for a child/student with visual impairment. These professionals have expertise in how visual impairment affects child/student development and learning, from age 3 - 21 years of age. The TSVI and/or COMS travel to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss.
These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of Current Trends working with Students with a Visual Impairment including those with additional disabilities
Abillity to teach children with varying abilities who are blind or have low vision
Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum
Knowledge of Assessments unique to students with a visual impairments
Willingness to Travel (Position is Itinerant)
Desire to work as part of the educational team and one-on-one with children ages 3 through 21 years
Abiliy to make a real difference in students' lives by increasing their skills and independence
Willingness to build close working relationships with students and their parents
Willingness to learn from and collaborate with other professionals to maximize student success
Must enjoy working with special needs students!
Must posess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be TSVI or COMS certified OR ability to obtain within 2 years. (Waiver eligible) This would apply to a candidate that is in a training program.
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