Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Southern Worcester Cty Educational Collaborative; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Worcester Cty Educational Collaborative in Dudley, Massachusetts seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to screen referrals for functional vision performance, administer assessments, and contribute to IEP planning. Travel across member districts is required and CORI/fingerprint clearance is mandatory.

The ideal candidate holds DESE licensure and TVI certification with experience in low incidence and complex health care needs.

Qualifications

• DESE licensure required.
• TVI certification required.
• Experience with low incidence/multiple disabilities and complex health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals for functional vision performance and administer Functional Vision Assessment and Learning Media Assessment.
• Make appropriate recommendations and participate as a team member in IEP planning.
• Maintain documentation and provide direct instructional services to visually impaired students as outlined in the IEP.
• Travel within member districts as needed.

Education

DESE licensure

TVI certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Southern Worcester Cty Educational Collaborative - Dudley, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Details

Job ID: 5888968

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2024

Job Description

TVI is responsible to screen referrals for functional vision performance, administer a Functional Vision Assessment and Learning Media Assessment and make appropriate recommendations, participate as a team member, contributing to appropriate portions of the Individual Education Plan, maintain appropriate recorded and documentation and provide direct instructional services with visually impaired students as outlined in the IEP. SWCEC TVI provides services, as needed, to students attending member district programs. Travel within member districts required. Successful CORI and fingerprinting necessary.

Summer employment opportunity available.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,471 to $107,517 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Visually Impaired

Welcome to Southern Worcester Cty Educational Collaborative

The Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative's mission is to provide programs and services to meet the unique educational needs of all of its students.The Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative was established in 1978 as an Educational Collaborative servicing regular and special education students and families. Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative services students ages 3-22 in a small, structured therapeutic and academic learning environment, paced to meet the needs of its students on an individualized basis. The Southern Worcester County Educational Collaborative program offers a strong academic component designed to accommodate the learning needs of our students and to encourage their motivation to achieve.

Job Requirements

• DESE licensure required. Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification. Experience with low incidence/multiple disabilities and complex health care needs.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christine Fadden , HR & Outreach Coordinator
• 185 Southbridge Road
• Dudley, Massachusetts 01571
• Phone: [phone] x1112
• Email: [e-mail]