TVI: K-12 Visually Impaired Specialist, On-Site Guaranteed Hours

TheraPeds LLC; Jonesville (KY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 benefits for eligible employees

Professional development opportunities

Guaranteed hours

401(k)

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in Jonesville, KY. This on-site role offers guaranteed hours, a manageable caseload, and collaboration with TheraPeds and the school district to support visually impaired students.

The TVI will provide direct and consultative services, develop IEP goals, conduct vision assessments, and support the ECC across PreK–12 with opportunities in Braille, assistive tech, and adaptive materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, Visual Impairments, Education, or a related field.
• Active or eligible Kentucky educator certification/endorsement for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments
• Knowledge of Braille, assistive technology, accessible materials, and the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired
• Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and special education services
• School-based experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Good organization and time-management skills
• Comfort with educational and assistive technology
• Ability to complete required background clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative TVI services
• Develop and implement IEP goals and specialized instruction
• Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments
• Support skills within the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
• Provide instruction in Braille and tactile learning, when appropriate
• Adapt instructional materials and recommend accommodations
• Support assistive technology and accessible educational materials
• Monitor student progress and complete required documentation
• Participate in evaluations, IEPs, eligibility, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborate with families, teachers, O&M specialists, therapists, and special education teams
• Consult with school staff regarding visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies
• Support transition and independence skills based on individual student needs

Skills

Direct and consultative TVI services

IEP goals development

Functional vision assessments

Collaboration with families & school

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or Visual Impairments

Kentucky educator certification/endorsement for TVI

Tools

Braille literacy

Assistive technology

Accessible materials

Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) resources

Job description

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in Jonesville, KY. This on-site role offers guaranteed hours, a manageable caseload, and collaboration with TheraPeds and the school district to support visually impaired students.

The TVI will provide direct and consultative services, develop IEP goals, conduct vision assessments, and support the ECC across PreK–12 with opportunities in Braille, assistive tech, and adaptive materials.