Vision Impairment Educator & Mobility Specialist

Sonja Biggs Educational Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Generous vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Phone stipend

Job summary

Sonja Biggs Educational Services, Inc. seeks a passionate TVI and O&M Specialist to support students with visual impairments from birth through age 22. You’ll deliver vision education, assess needs, and develop strategies to promote independence in school and community.

You will adapt materials, teach ECC areas including assistive tech and self-advocacy, and collaborate with families and school teams to implement individualized goals and seamless transitions.

Qualifications

• California VI credential is required or clearly eligible.
• Experience with students who have visual impairments.
• Ability to work with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized vision education and ECC instruction.
• Assess needs and adapt materials for accessibility.
• Lead IEP/IFSP meetings and progress reviews.
• Teach O&M skills in authentic environments.
• Collaborate with related service providers and families.
• Maintain documentation and logs.
• Provide guidance for inclusion and independence.

Skills

Curriculum development

IEP collaboration

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

California Education Specialist Credential in Visual Impairment

California O&M Credential

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Sonja Biggs Educational Services, Inc. seeks a passionate TVI and O&M Specialist to support students with visual impairments from birth through age 22. You’ll deliver vision education, assess needs, and develop strategies to promote independence in school and community.

You will adapt materials, teach ECC areas including assistive tech and self-advocacy, and collaborate with families and school teams to implement individualized goals and seamless transitions.