Vision-Impairment Educator & Mobility Specialist

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement Plan

5 days of sick leave per year

Phone stipend

Job summary

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc seeks a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support students from birth to age 22. The role blends vision education with mobility instruction, helping learners access learning and navigate environments with independence.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized strategies, adapting materials and promoting safe travel in authentic settings.

Qualifications

• Possess state VI credential and O&M credential.
• Experience working with students with visual impairments.
• Strong collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, consultative, and assessment-based services to students with VI.
• Assess visual access, instructional needs, accommodations, and assistive technology requirements.
• Develop individualized instructional strategies and support IEP/IFSP goals.
• Teach ECC domains including assistive tech, self-advocacy, independent living, and social participation.
• Adapt instructional materials and help teams create accessible learning environments.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to support student success.
• Teach orientation and mobility skills including cane travel, route planning, and environmental awareness.
• Work in authentic environments (schools, communities, transit) as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate logs and documentation.
• Maintain credentials and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional planning

Adaptability

Education

California Education Specialist Credential in VI

California C&R in O&M

Experience with VI students

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc seeks a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist to support students from birth to age 22. The role blends vision education with mobility instruction, helping learners access learning and navigate environments with independence.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized strategies, adapting materials and promoting safe travel in authentic settings.