Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous vacation

Sick leave and holidays

Phone stipend

Job summary

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc. is seeking a licensed Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to support students in California. You will provide direct instruction, consult with families, and participate in IEPs to promote access to learning.

Expect collaboration with educational teams, use of assistive technology, and ongoing professional growth in ECC and adaptive strategies across settings.

Qualifications

• CA Special Education Credential in Visual Impairments is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, consultative, indirect, and assessment-based services aligned with IEPs.
• Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA).
• Provide ECC instruction and, when appropriate, core curriculum.
• Identify accessible materials, low-vision tools, and environmental adaptations.
• Develop individualized instruction to support student independence.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to enable access to learning.
• Participate in IEP meetings and monitor goals with progress reports.
• Train families and teams on strategies and tools for visual impairments.
• Deliver services across educational, home, childcare, and community settings.
• Manage caseload and stay current with best practices and assistive tech.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

CA Special Education Credential in Visual Impairments

Tools

Google Workspace

Assistive technology

Job description

Make a meaningful difference. Grow your expertise. Join a team that values your work.We’re looking for a licensed Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to help children and young adults build the skills, confidence, and independence they need to succeed at school and beyond.You’ll provide individualized instruction and consultation, collaborate with families and educational teams, and help students access learning through Expanded Core Curriculum, accessible materials, and assistive technology.Our BenefitsWe believe the people doing meaningful work deserve meaningful benefits. Our benefit package for full-time employees includes:Medical, dental and vision with 100% of employee premiums covered for base plansCompany-paid life Insurance401(k) retirement PlanGenerous vacation time5 days of sick leave per year9 paid holidays per yearPhone stipendWhat You’ll DoAs a TVI, you will provide individualized services based on student needs and IEP requirements, including:Provide direct, consultative, indirect, and assessment-based services in accordance with student needs and IEPs.Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and Learning Media Assessments (LMA), making recommendations for services, accommodations, and assistive technology.Provide instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and, when appropriate, the core curriculum.Identify and implement accessible materials, low-vision tools, assistive technology, and environmental adaptations.Develop individualized instruction that supports student strengths, needs, goals, and independence.Collaborate with students, families, educations, and multidisciplinary teams to support access to learning and participation.Participate in IEP meetings, develop and monitor goals, and complete progress reports and service documentation within required timelines.Provide training and guidance to families and educational teams on strategies and tools that support students with visual impairments.Deliver services across educational, home, childcare, and community settings as needed.Manage your caseload and schedule while staying current with best practices, resources, and assistive technology.Who We’re Looking ForYou may be a great fit if you are someone who:Is passionate about helping students with visual impairments become confident, capable, and independent.Enjoys solving problems and finding creative ways to make learning accessible.Builds strong relationships with students and families.Communicates effectively and works well as part of a multidisciplinary team.Is comfortable working independently and managing your own caseload.Is organized, dependable, punctual, and able to meet deadlines.Can advocate effectively for student needs across a variety of settings.Is willing to learn, grow, and embrace new technology and instructional approaches.Can effectively use Google Workspace and other educational technology.Required QualificationsCA Special Education Credential in Visual ImpairmentsCandidates who accept an offer of employment will be asked to complete a Fingerprint/Live Scan background check and a Tuberculosis (TB) test before their first day.