Virginia - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Allied Instructional; Williamsburg (VA); Presencial; USD 69.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allied Instructional in Williamsburg, Virginia, seeks certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to join our team as independent contractors. TVIs will be itinerant, working in-person in local school divisions to deliver trusted services to students with visual impairments and blindness.

Part-time and full-time opportunities are available! The TVI will collaborate with the student’s educational team to develop and implement IEPs tailored to visual impairments, using knowledge of

Formación

• Must hold a Professional License in visual impairment.
• Preferred work-related experience as a TVI.
• Knowledge of assessment and instructional practices, evidence-based research, AT for low- and high-tech, and IEP/504 planning for visual impairments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide itinerant TVI services in local school divisions, in-person.
• Develop and implement IEPs specific to visual impairments.
• Conduct and document assessments and recommendations (FVALMA).
• Operate collaboratively with teachers, parents, and service providers.

Educación

Professional License in Visual Impairment

Descripción del empleo

Virginia - Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Location

Williamsburg area, Virginia

Employment Type

Contractor

Position Type

In-Person

Service

Vision Services

Compensation

$50-$62

Experience

Entry-Level

Job Description

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AIS is looking for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in Williamsburg, 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

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