Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Albermarle, VA

Allied Instructional; Charlottesville (VA); In loco; USD 76.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

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Allied Instructional is seeking certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) in Albemarle County, Virginia for in-person work as independent contractors. You will join a team serving students with visual impairments in local school divisions and provide assessments and services to support IEPs.

The role requires a Professional License in visual impairment, knowledge of IEPs/504 plans, Braille and low vision skills, and collaboration with school staff.

Competenze

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment.
• Preferred work-related experience as a TVI.

Mansioni

• Provide in-person TVI services to students in Albemarle County.
• Develop and implement IEPs for students with visual impairments.
• Assess students and recommend AT and low/high tech supports.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student learning.

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Virginia - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Location

Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

Vision Services

Compensation

$55- $64

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is seeking certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) in the area of Albemarle County, Virginia, to join our team of independent contractors. TVIs are itinerant and work in person in local school divisions to provide quality services to students with visual impairments and blindness. This is a full-time on-site position.

The TVIs serve as members of a student's educational team, providing comprehensive assessments and services to school-aged students. The TVI assists in developing and implementing IEPs specific to visual impairments. The candidate must possess a working knowledge of assessments and instructional practices, evidence-based research, recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech AT, and the expected roles and responsibilities of a TVI within a school environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment
• Preferred work-related experience as a TVI

The successful candidate will have:

• Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs and 504 plans
• Experience conducting and writing FVALMA assessments and recommendations
• Working knowledge of Braille and low vision skills
• Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments
• Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational, and planning skills are required
• Comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics of individuals with a variety of disabilities, especially visual impairments
• The ability to recognize and respond to individual student differences
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff, and service providers

Office - 100 England St. Ashland, VA 23005