Teacher for the Visually Impaired (Starting August 2025)

Title Teacher for the Visually Impaired Location NCOESC service areas Reports To Direct Supervisor Scheduled Days As per employment contract / Full time and part time available FLSA Status Exempt Job Summary Under general direction, provides in collaboration with the student’s IEP team, consultation and/or direct services to students whose visual functioning interferes with educational performance. The TVI educates, supports, and collaborates with family members and other members of the instructional team who work with the learner with a visual impairment. The TVI must be able to convey professional opinions in a diplomatic, collaborative manner in order to ensure that appropriate programming is recommended for the student. The TVI’s Role May Include:

Supporting families in developing goals and objectives related to a visual impairment

Supporting transitions from early intervention services to preschool, preschool to elementary school, elementary school to middle school, and middle school to high school

Assisting in the provision of a coordinated set of activities for transitioning from school to adult life

Providing direct instruction, co-teaching, and participating in other collaborative efforts

Providing direct instruction in visual efficiency, tactile symbols, braille, assistive technology, auditory skills, social skills, use of near- and low-vision devices, and other areas of the ECC, based on student need

Consulting and collaborating with parents, teachers, and other professionals

Assisting in modifying the environment to accommodate specific visual needs

Modeling appropriate instructional techniques

Providing, creating, and assisting in acquiring adapted materials as needed

Maintaining current eye reports on each student, when available

Recommending adapted strategies for access to the general education curriculum and participation in the school community

Building student independence and success in home, community, and school environments

Providing support to learners to facilitate development of self-esteem, self-determination, and social acceptance Minimum Qualifications

Valid Ohio teacher’s license/certificate with the teaching field of Visually Impaired (PK-12) [196109]

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; including strong interpersonal relationship skills including cultural sensitivity & competence

Preferred experience with diverse populations, including those with disabilities

Proficiency with use of technology hardware and basic software (i.e., Microsoft office), email, and office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, scanner, telephone, etc.). Proficiency with web-based applications (i.e., Google Docs, DEWs website, social media, etc.), and NCOESC databases

Ability to preserve confidentiality of student information and records

May require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse, CPR, first aid, CPI and/or behavioral management training or other training as needed Clearances Criminal justice fingerprint/background (FBI/BCI), and public health clearances. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions The performance of this job requires constant talking, and hearing, engagement in repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. This job requires occasional standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. Performance of primary duties takes place in a school environment with occasional exposure to adverse environmental conditions including extreme heat & cold, temperature changes, wetness, humidity, noise, and hazards. Frequent light to moderate physical effort required. EEOC/ADA Disclaimer The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its programs, activities, and employment policies. NCOESC fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Application Deadline - Open until filled