Teacher for Visually Impaired (TVI - Special Ed Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking a Teacher for Visually Impaired to join their team for the 2025-26 School Year. The role involves implementing instructional programs tailored to students' needs, maintaining a safe environment, and engaging with parents. Candidates must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure in Special Education. This is a full-time position suitable for entry-level educators.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure in Special Education - Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education preferred.
• Experience in educational and instructional leadership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional programs that meet student needs using appropriate materials.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Communicates with parents/guardians.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement.
• Attends ongoing professional learning and meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience in the area

Knowledge of best instructional practices

Ability to integrate technology

Experience in educational and instructional leadership

Bilingual skills

Education

Eligibility for Virginia licensure in Special Education - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Dual ESL/Special Education endorsement preferred

Job description

Overview

Teacher for Visually Impaired (TVI - Special Ed Candidate Pool) role at Arlington Public Schools. This posting is to create a candidate pool for the 2025-26 School Year.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional programs that meet the needs, interests and abilities of students using appropriate instructional materials.


• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.


• Communicates with parents/guardians.


• Maintains complete and accurate student records.


• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, instructional assistants, parents, and community members.


• Monitors and assesses student achievement.


• Attends ongoing professional learning and meetings.

Experience

• Teaching experience in the above mentioned area.


• Knowledge of best instructional practices.


• Ability to integrate technology.


• Experience in educational and instructional leadership.


• Dual endorsement preferred.


• Bilingual skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure in Special Education - Teacher of the Visually Impaired.


• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

Application process

CONTACT INFORMATION: To expedite the hiring process, please upload a copy of your teacher license, college transcripts and appropriate test scores to your application which will then be screened to determine eligibility for employment with Arlington Public Schools. After screening you may be contacted for an interview. Additional information on how to apply or upcoming job fairs will be posted on our APS website (www.apsva.us/careers-aps/).

To apply, follow these steps:

• Log into your application and select the appropriate application. Current APS employees interested in transferring must select the Employee Transfer Application.


• For new online application users, register with the online system, then proceed to Step 2.


• Login to your application, select the appropriate application, click the Start Application button at the bottom of the page.


• Click the Continue/Save button at the bottom of each web page until you reach the Employment Openings page of the application.


• On the Employment Openings page, click the Add Job button.


• Select the position you would like to apply for from the drop-down list.


• Click the Add Another button to add a different position to your application or, if you have finished, click Continue and proceed to Step 7.


• Once you have finished selecting the job(s), click the Continue button and submit the application.

You will need to complete the Applicant Testimony and Applicant's Authorization Statement every time you re-submit your application.

Please do not contact the schools regarding job openings. Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy 35-4.4, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity, that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Salary: Salary based on the 2025-26 T-Scale salary schedule.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Education and Training


• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education