Blind Vision Impaired Teacher

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals client in Minnesota seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for an on-site contract role. The TVI will provide specialized instruction and support access to the general education curriculum in a school setting.

The role emphasizes braille instruction, IEP collaboration, and adaptations of materials to accessible formats, while working with educators and families to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education of the Visually Impaired or related field.
• Valid MN teaching credential in Visual Impairments (TVI authorization required).
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired in school settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of braille, assistive technology, and accessibility tools.
• Understanding of IEP development and special education compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Patient, detail-oriented, and student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments, including braille instruction and compensatory skills.
• Assess students’ functional vision and learning needs in collaboration with the IEP team.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to visual accessibility needs.
• Adapt instructional materials into accessible formats (braille, large print, tactile, audio, digital).
• Consult with general education teachers and support staff on accessibility strategies and accommodations.
• Support the use of assistive technology and specialized tools for visually impaired students.
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide progress updates and recommendations.
• Collaborate with orientation and mobility specialists, related service providers, and families.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Patience

Detail-oriented

Student-centered approach

Braille knowledge

Assistive technology knowledge

Accessibility tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education of the Visually Impaired or related field

Valid MN teaching credential in Visual Impairments (TVI authorization required)

Job description

Blind Vision Impaired Teacher

We are hiring for a great client in Minnesota. This is an on-site contract opportunity for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) who will support students with visual impairments by providing specialized instruction, consultation, and access to the general education curriculum in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments, including braille instruction and compensatory skills
• Assess students’ functional vision and learning needs in collaboration with the IEP team
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to visual accessibility needs
• Adapt instructional materials into accessible formats (braille, large print, tactile, audio, digital)
• Consult with general education teachers and support staff on accessibility strategies and accommodations
• Support the use of assistive technology and specialized tools for visually impaired students
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide progress updates and recommendations
• Collaborate with orientation and mobility specialists, related service providers, and families
• Ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education of the Visually Impaired or related field
• Valid MN teaching credential in Visual Impairments (TVI authorization required)
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired in school settings preferred
• Strong knowledge of braille, assistive technology, and accessibility tools
• Understanding of IEP development and special education compliance
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Patient, detail-oriented, and student-centered approach