Field TVI Assistant for Blind/VI Youth — In-Person Support

Servingschools; Auburn (ME); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & LTD (employer paid)

401k agency contribution

Employee Assistance Plan

Bereavement Time off

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness program

Résumé du poste

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a TVI Assistant to provide in-person instructional and program support to children who are blind or visually impaired. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children (TVI) to help implement educational programming in various settings.

The role involves field-based work in homes, schools, and community settings, with collaboration with a remotely based TVI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (education, special education, rehabilitation services, or related field preferred, not required).
• Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities, preferred.
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments, Braille, or assistive technology is a plus.
• Experience working in educational or home-based service settings preferred.
• Regular travel between service locations is required; valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsabilités

• Provide in-person instructional and program support to visually impaired children under supervision of TVI.
• Assist in implementing educational programming designed by the TVI.
• Support Braille prep, assistive technology, independent living skills, and social development.
• Work in homes, schools, or community settings, collaborating with a remotely based TVI.

Connaissances

Experience with children with disabil

Visual impairment experience

Driver's license

Travel between locations

Assistive technology familiarity

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Assistive technology

Description du poste

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a TVI Assistant to provide in-person instructional and program support to children who are blind or visually impaired. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children (TVI) to help implement educational programming in various settings.

The role involves field-based work in homes, schools, and community settings, with collaboration with a remotely based TVI.