Remote TVI: Virtual Vision Impairment Specialist

ProCare Therapy; Cheyenne (WY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 Independent Contractor Status

Work from home

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

ProCare Therapy is seeking a remote, contract-based Visual Impairment Specialist to deliver virtual instruction and assessments for students who are blind or visually impaired. The role focuses on ECC, Braille literacy, assistive technology, and accessibility, all from a home-based setting.

You will work with schools, supporting IEP processes, providing accommodations, and guiding families while adhering to WDE standards. Telepractice will be central to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Special Education with an emphasis/specialization in Visual Impairments from an accredited institution.
• Active Wyoming Educator License with a Visual Impairment (K12) endorsement issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB).
• Proficiency in Braille literacy instruction, assistive technology for the visually impaired, and functional vision evaluations.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience (school-based and/or teletherapy preferred).
• Familiarity with Wyoming special education rules, IEP development, and the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
• Strong instructional, organization, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using telepractice platforms, screen readers, and remote learning tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual Functional Vision Assessments (FVAs), Learning Media Assessments (LMAs), and assistive technology evaluations.
• Deliver individualized, direct virtual instruction and consultative support tailored to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Teach and reinforce the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), including Braille reading/writing, visual efficiency, and compensatory access skills.
• Monitor student progress and modify educational materials to facilitate access to the general education curriculum.
• Collaborate closely with general and special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists.
• Provide actionable recommendations for classroom accommodations, modified media, digital accessibility, and tactile resources.
• Participate actively in virtual IEP team meetings, multidisciplinary evaluation reviews, and student planning conferences.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of direct service logs, progress reports, and IEP goal updates.
• Ensure all evaluations and instructional services strictly comply with Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) standards, local district policies, and IDEA mandates.
• Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports and state-required compliance paperwork.
• Utilize virtual learning platforms, digital magnification software, screen-reading tools, and accessible online media.
• Convert instructional and assessment materials into accessible formats (digital Braille files, large print, tactile graphics, audio).
• Guide onsite school facilitators and families with setting up and troubleshooting assistive vision technology.
• Empower students to develop self-advocacy skills, understand their visual diagnoses, and independently navigate assistive tools.
• Provide specialized training and resources to school staff regarding visual impairment accommodations and inclusive classroom practices.

Skills

Braille literacy instruction

Assistive technology

Functional vision evaluations

Telepractice platforms

Strong instructional skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education (Visual Impairments)

Wyoming Educator License with Visual Impairment endorsement

Job description

ProCare Therapy is seeking a remote, contract-based Visual Impairment Specialist to deliver virtual instruction and assessments for students who are blind or visually impaired. The role focuses on ECC, Braille literacy, assistive technology, and accessibility, all from a home-based setting.

You will work with schools, supporting IEP processes, providing accommodations, and guiding families while adhering to WDE standards. Telepractice will be central to service delivery.