Florida - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Allied Instructional; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Instructional is seeking certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to join our team of independent contractors in the Fort Myers area. TVIs work in local schools, in person, providing specialized services to students with visual impairments. This contractor role offers both part-time and full-time options. Must hold a Professional License in Visual Impairment with knowledge of IEPs/504 plans and Braille.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment.
• Preferred work-related experience as a TVI.
• Knowledge of IEPs and 504 plans.
• Experience with FVALMA assessments and recommendations.
• Knowledge of Braille and low-vision skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and services to school-aged students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement IEPs/504 plans for visual impairment needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school staff to support student outcomes.
• Deliver in-person services within local school divisions as an itinerant TVI.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Assessment planning

Education

Professional License in Visual Impairment

TVI experience (preferred)

Tools

Braille literacy

Job description

Florida - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Location

Tampa area, Florida

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

Vision Services

Compensation

$50-$55 per hour

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in the Fort Myers, Florida area to join our team of independent contractors. TVIs are itinerant and work in person in local school divisions to provide quality services to students with visual impairments and blindness. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available!
The TVIs function as a student's educational team member to provide comprehensive assessments and services to school-aged students. The TVI assists in the development and implementation of IEPs specific to 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 collaboratively and cooperatively with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

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