Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Montessori School of C-U; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Teacher for the Visually Impaired to serve students in Chattanooga, TN on a travel basis. The role involves delivering tailored instructional experiences to promote social, intellectual, and emotional development, and organizing a full instructional program for visually impaired students.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree, valid teaching certification, and preferred one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state regulations.
• One year experience as a teacher for the visually impaired preferred.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with learning experiences and activities designed to promote social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
• Organize and implement an instructional program for visually impaired students.
• Help students develop competencies to function successfully and positively.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate

Visually impaired experience

CPR certified

Health clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher for the Visually ImpairedSetting: SchoolsJob Type: TravelPay: $2387 / WeekHours: 37.50Location: Chattanooga, TNThe Teacher for the Visually Impaired provides students with appropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them in social, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher for the Visually Impaired organizes and implements an instructional program for visually impaired students.Enables students to develop competencies and skills to function in a successful and positive manner.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferredValid state teaching certificate as required by state regulationsOne year experience as a teacher for the visually impaired preferredCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Pay: $2,387.00 per week