Virginia - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Allied Instructional; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Instructional seeks certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in the Richmond, Virginia area to join our team of independent contractors. TVIs work in person in local school divisions, providing itinerant vision services for students with visual impairments. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

The TVI will contribute to assessments, IEP development, and implementation, using knowledge of AT, Braille, and low-vision strategies within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment.
• Experience as TVI preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide itinerant TVI services in local school divisions in-person.
• Develop and implement IEPs specific to visual impairments and related goals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments for students with visual impairments.
• Collaborate with teachers and service providers to support student outcomes.

Skills

Braille

Low vision skills

IEP/504 knowledge

Assessment administration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Professional License in visual impairment

Job description

Virginia - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Location

Richmond area, Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

Vision Services

Compensation

$50-$64 per hour

Experience

Experienced

Job Description

Seeking independent contractors: AIS is looking for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in Richmond, 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. Part‑time and full‑time opportunities are available!

The TVIs function as a student’s educational team member to provide 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 assessment 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