Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Virginia Areas

Job Description

AIS is seeking certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) in several areas of Virginia (Accomack, Chesterfield, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Roanoke, Richmond, and Warren) to join our team of independent contractors. TVIs are itinerant and provide in-person services to students with visual impairments and blindness in local school divisions. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available!

The TVIs serve as members of a student’s educational team, providing comprehensive assessments and services to school-aged students. The TVI assists in developing and implementing IEPs for students with visual impairments. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech AT, and the expected roles and responsibilities of a TVI within a school environment.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment
• Preferred work-related experience as a TVI

The successful candidate will have:

• Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs and 504 plans
• Experience conducting and writing FVALMA assessments and recommendations
• Working knowledge of Braille and low vision skills
• Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments
• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational, and planning skills are required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of individuals with a variety of disabilities, especially visual impairments
• The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

Work:
In-person locations available, check our website for specific locations!

At AIS, all members of our administrative team come from special education backgrounds and are committed to seeing that all students succeed. We have a reputation for success that supports consistent partnerships with school districts in multiple states. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality independent contractors are matched with placement options that allow them to thrive. Come see why so many districts and professionals choose to partner with us year after year!