Teacher Visually Impaired; Tvi

JOB IS 1438:  TEACHER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (TVI)

• Position Type:
  District Wide/ TEACHER - SPECIAL ED - TVI
• Date Posted: 4/14/2026
• Location:
  
  DISTRICT WIDE
• Date Available:
  
  08/26/2026
• Closing Date: 05/29/2026

Contract Details: This posting is for one(1), 4 hours per week (0.1 FTE), continuing, certificated teacher with a special education and teacher of the visually diverse. This assignmentbegins August, 26, 2026. Benefits and retirement eligibility will be determined upon hire. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option. Any anticipated overtime requires prior approval and this position does not accrue comp-time.

Work Location: Districtwide
Work Schedule: To Be Determined
Work Hours: TBD, 4 hours per week
Wage/Step Range based on annual 1.0 FTE: $76,699 to $144,971
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Certificated –

Job Description:

Teacher Special Education Visually Diverse
Directly Responsible To:
Building Principal(s) and Executive Director of Student Services

• Washington State Teaching Certificate, Special Education, Blind and Visually Impaired Endorsement is required
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Proficient in Literary and Nemeth Braille Codes.
• Knowledge of or Experience with Children with Multiple Disabilities.
• Successful teaching experiences with children with disabilities.
• Creative in designing and implementing student programs.
• Flexible and receptive in working with school personnel.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing.
• Dedication to professional growth and development.
• Establish and maintain a professional and positive working relationship with students, parents, staff and the general public.
• Record of dependability, flexibility, and regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentially.

Primary Function:
Responsible for providing Special Education Services to students with Visual Impairments in a resource and integrated setting.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an appropriate educational program in the least restrictive environment for each student assigned to the program.
• Develop diagnostic techniques, educational plans with long range and short-term goals for each student assigned to the classroom.
• Actively participate/collaborate in an instructional team with other Special Education staff who are serving students with similar educational needs.
• Write Individual Educational Programs for all students placed in the classroom.
• Keep Individual Educational Programs updated as to the individual needs of the students placed in the classroom.
• Perform functional visual assessments (birth to 21).
• Help teachers facilitate integration into the classroom.
• Adapt classroom materials for all visually impaired students.
• Provide direct or indirect instruction to visually impaired children with or without multiple disabilities.
• Provide instruction in the use of low vision aids.
• Provide instruction in the use of assistive technology.
• Provide training, technical assistance and support to teachers and staff working with both regular visually impaired students and those with multiple disabilities.
• Responsible for implementing State and Federal guidelines for educating children with disabilities.
• Work cooperatively with general education classroom teachers.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and career development activities. Keep current in the educational field.
• Keep adequate records of student progress and communicate to parents/guardian regarding the progress of student. Meet…