VI Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to join our team!

A teacher of the visually impaired plays a crucial role in supporting students with visual impairments to succeed academically and socially in a school setting. Responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborating with other educators, parents, and specialists to develop and implement IEPs tailored to each student’s needs. This involves setting specific, measurable goals and determining appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Teaching Adaptive
  
  Skills:
  
  Instructing students in the use of assistive technology, braille, orientation and mobility, and other adaptive techniques that can help them navigate their environment and access the curriculum.
• Curriculum Adaptation:
  Modifying instructional materials and classroom environments to ensure accessibility. This might involve converting texts into braille or audio formats, adjusting visual aids, or providing tactile materials.
• Instruction and Support:
  Providing direct instruction in areas such as braille reading and writing, orientation and mobility, and daily living skills. Additionally, TVIs often support students in developing self-advocacy skills and independence.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with general education teachers, special education staff, and other professionals to ensure that the student’s needs are being met and to provide guidance on best practices for inclusion.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Regularly assessing the student’s progress, adjusting instruction and accommodations as needed, and providing feedback to the student, parents, and school team.
• Family Support:
  Engaging with families to offer guidance, support, and resources that can help them advocate for their child’s needs and assist with home-based learning and skill development.
• Creating an Inclusive Environment:
  Promoting an understanding and supportive atmosphere among peers and staff to foster an inclusive educational environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree:
  You must have a bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field. Some programs may offer a specialization in visual impairments.
• Teacher Certification:
  You need to hold a valid Texas teaching certificate. If you’re already certified as a general education or special education teacher, you can add the TVI certification to your credentials.
• Certification for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments:
  To be specifically certified as a teacher of students with visual impairments in Texas, you need to pass the TExES (Texas Examination of Educator Standards) exam for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
• To summarize, you need a bachelor’s degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and to pass the TExES exam for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract

Pay: $90 per hour

Expected

Hours:

10-40 per week

• flexible schedule
• referral program

• choose your own hours
• no weekends

• bonus opportunities

• a valid Texas teaching certificate
• passing score on the TExES exam for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments

• San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Texas

• in person

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $90.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Physical Setting:

• Public school

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• No nights
• No weekends

• San Antonio, TX:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

• In person