TVI Assistant (Assistant Teacher of Blind & Visually Impaired Children)

Servingschools; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & LTD (employer paid)

401k agency contribution

Employee Assistance Plan

Bereavement Time off

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Catholic Charities Maine is seeking a TVI Assistant to provide in-person instructional and program support to children who are blind or visually impaired. You will work under the guidance of a Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children (TVI) to help implement educational programming in various settings.

The role involves field-based work in homes, schools, and community settings, with collaboration with a remotely based TVI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (education, special education, rehabilitation services, or related field preferred, not required).
• Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities, preferred.
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments, Braille, or assistive technology is a plus.
• Experience working in educational or home-based service settings preferred.
• Regular travel between service locations is required; valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person instructional and program support to visually impaired children under supervision of TVI.
• Assist in implementing educational programming designed by the TVI.
• Support Braille prep, assistive technology, independent living skills, and social development.
• Work in homes, schools, or community settings, collaborating with a remotely based TVI.

Skills

Experience with children with disabil

Visual impairment experience

Driver's license

Travel between locations

Assistive technology familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Catholic Charities Maine- Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Children currently has a Full-Time opening for a TVI Assistant.

The TVI Assistant is a paraprofessional who provides in-person instructional and program support to children (ages 0-22) who are blind or visually impaired. The TVI Assistant works under the guidance of the Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children (TVI) to implement educational programming that supports student access and independence in the least restrictive environment. Support includes instructional activities designed by the TVI in areas such as Braille prep, assistive technology, independent living skills, and social development.

This position is primarily field-based/in-person, with responsibilities carried out in homes, schools, or community settings, while collaborating with a remotely based TVI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (education, special education, rehabilitation services, or related field preferred, not required).
• Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities, preferred.
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments, Braille, or assistive technology is a plus.
• Experience working in educational or home-based service settings preferred.
• Regular travel between service locations is required. Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Benefits

• A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a paid Health Screening benefit (optional)
• Basic Life and Long-Term Disability insurance (100% employer paid!)
• 401k agency contribution
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bereavement Time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health and Wellness program including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching

Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and affirmative action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org