TVI & O&M Specialist: Empower Visual Independence

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc; Tehachapi (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc is seeking a passionate TVI/O&M Specialist to support students with visual impairments from birth through age 21. You will deliver integrated services, collaborate with families, teachers, and therapists, and advocate for access and independence in school and community settings.

This dual-credentialed role blends vision education and orientation & mobility, and requires California VI and O&M credentials, plus experience with CVI and complex access needs.

Qualifications

• California Education Specialist Credential in VI is required.
• California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential – Orientation & Mobility (O&M) is required.
• Experience working with students with visual impairments is required.
• Experience with CVI, complex access needs, and/or deafblindness is valued.
• 1 year of teaching experience is required.
• 1 year of special education experience is required.
• Additional state certifications or credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• TVI Services: Provide direct, consultative, indirect, and assessment-based services to students with visual impairments.
• O&M Services: Provide individualized instruction based on assessed needs and environments.
• Collaboration: Work with teachers, families, related service providers, and administrators to support student goals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and participate in IEP/IFSP processes.

Education

California Education Specialist Credential in Visual Impairment (VI)

California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential – Orientation & Mobility (O&M)

Job description

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc is seeking a passionate TVI/O&M Specialist to support students with visual impairments from birth through age 21. You will deliver integrated services, collaborate with families, teachers, and therapists, and advocate for access and independence in school and community settings.

This dual-credentialed role blends vision education and orientation & mobility, and requires California VI and O&M credentials, plus experience with CVI and complex access needs.