Teacher of the Visually Impaired – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +47 more locations.

📋 Description

• Deliver services to qualified special education students with visual impairments in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• Collaborate with parents and educators to create schedules that promote consistent student attendance and involvement

• Prepare progress reports and documentation specific to state special education requirements

• Ensure that accommodations and modifications, including assistive technology, supplementary curriculum, and accessible texts, are readily available

• Adhere to state, school, and company regulations

• Educate students, families, and teachers on communication strategies and technologies

• Act as the Teacher of Record for a designated caseload

• Keep organized files and records, such as progress reports, activity logs, treatment plans, and reports

• Gather data and work samples to track progress towards IEP goals and objectives

• Record parent communications and student interventions

• Offer engaging educational experiences and customize learning

• Build positive relationships with families and communicate promptly with students and learning coaches/parents

• Attend meetings, workshops, and seminars

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with students, caregivers, and school personnel

• Be accessible during designated work hours

• Potentially acquire licensure in multiple states to serve students across different schools

• No formal supervisory duties

⛳️ Requirements

• Required: appropriate state Department of Education Licensure in Visual Impairments or a related field

• At least 2 years of experience in a public school setting as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)

• Capability to work independently, with a commitment of at least 20 hours per week during standard school hours

• Ability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during working hours

• Experience in teaching within an online/virtual setting

• Strong knowledge of assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments

• Solid understanding of content and subject matter

• Capacity to support and guide both adults and students

• Open to receiving regular coaching from administrators

• Ability to adapt to change and ensure outstanding student outcomes

• Skill in creating and delivering staff development programs

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

• Proficient in MS365

• Ability to pass required background checks

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may qualify for a bonus

• Health benefits available for eligible employees

• Retirement contributions for eligible employees

• Paid time off for eligible employees

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities

• Opportunity for remote work from a professional home office