Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

401(k) with employer matching

Licensing & CE reimbursements

Mileage reimbursement

W-2 employment

Liability insurance

Referral bonuses

Volunteer time & donation matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring a full-time Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the Seattle area for the 2026–2027 school year. The role involves in-person, itinerant service to students who are blind or visually impaired, with a schedule from about 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities include assessing functional vision, supporting curriculum needs, developing IEPs, and coordinating with school teams. Travel between sites is required, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education, visual impairments, or a related field.
• Valid state teaching credential with endorsement in visual impairments.
• Experience working with school-aged students preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Assess students’ functional vision and learning-media needs.
• Support instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs.
• Adapt instructional materials and recommend appropriate assistive technology.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, related service providers, and school teams.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Travel between assigned school sites as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education/related field

Master’s degree in special education/visual impairments/related field

Valid state teaching credential with visual impairments endorsement

Job description

## Teacher of the Visually ImpairedApplylocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-101745**Job Title:**Teacher of the Visually Impaired**Pay Range:**$50-60/hour**Job Description:****Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School Year**Ampersand Therapy is hiring an itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in the Seattle WA area. We are a women- and therapist-founded company committed to creating a supportive employment experience for school-based professionals. Join our team and help students with visual impairments access their education and build greater independence.Job Highlights:* Position: Teacher of the Visually Impaired* Setting: In-person and school-based* Schedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM* Maximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per week* Dates: August 27, 2026–June 19, 2027* Grade Levels: All grade levelsResponsibilities:* Provide specialized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired* Assess students’ functional vision and learning-media needs* Support instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum* Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs* Adapt instructional materials and recommend appropriate assistive technology* Collaborate with teachers, families, related service providers, and school teams* Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation* Travel between assigned school sites as neededQualifications:* Valid state teaching credential with an endorsement in visual impairments* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education, visual impairments, or a related field* Experience working with school-aged students preferred* Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skillsBenefits & Perks* Paid sick leave* Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts* 401(k) with employer matching* Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expenses* Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for travel between school sites* W-2 employment* General and professional liability insurance* Referral bonuses* Paid volunteer time and donation matching* Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals* No non-compete agreementBenefits are available for most positions that are 0.8 FTE or higher and may vary depending on the individual contract and district placement. Please refer to the offer letter for complete details.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!