Job Description

Job Posting: Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) – Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and specialized Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to provide itinerant educational support for students in Manchester, NH.

In this role, you will work directly with blind, low-vision, and visually impaired students across K–12 grade levels to evaluate learning needs, adapt curricula, teach assistive technologies, and provide specialized instruction in Braille. You will collaborate closely with general education teachers, special education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure full access to the standard school curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialized Instruction: Provide direct and indirect instruction in Braille, tactile graphics, visual efficiency skills, and specialized assistive technology (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers).

• IEP & Evaluation Management: Conduct Functional Vision Assessments (FVAs), Learning Media Assessments (LMAs), and environmental evaluations; participate in IEP meetings to set appropriate goals and accommodation plans.

• Curriculum Adaptation: Transcribe and adapt general education materials into accessible formats (e.g., large print, Braille, digital text).

• Collaboration & Consultation: Consult with classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and school administrators to implement IEP accommodations and environmental modifications in general education settings.

• Progress Tracking: Document student progress toward IEP goals and maintain clear communication with parents and district special education leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• State Credentials: Active (or eligible for) New Hampshire Educator Certification in Special Education: Visual Impairment (Pre-K–12) issued by the NH Department of Education.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or Visual Impairment Education.

• Proficiency: Demonstrated competency in Unified English Braille (UEB), assistive software, and specialized adaptive tools for the visually impaired.

• Clearances: Ability to complete NH Department of Education criminal history records check and fingerprinting clearances.