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Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Newark, NYJob$52–62K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$52–62K/yr
Location
Newark, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The role involves teaching visually impaired students, providing a safe and orderly learning environment, collaborating with schools, therapists, and families, delivering Braille instruction, conducting visual evaluations, and maintaining regular communication and progress reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diverse Population CollaborationSafe Orderly Environment ManagementBraille InstructionFunctional Visual EvaluationLearning Media AssessmentStakeholder CommunicationProgress ReportingKnowledge of NYS Learning StandardsCurriculum Content KnowledgeTechnology Utilization for InstructionTeam CollaborationWritten and Oral CommunicationEquity and Culturally Responsive PracticesTravel Between Sites

Qualifications

NYS Certification in Blind and Partially SightedOrientation and Mobility Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

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Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Teacher of the Visually Impaired Instructors are expected to:

  • Have ability to work with a diverse population of students. • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. • Collaborate and consult with school organizations, community organizations, therapists, doctors, colleagues, parents regarding recommendations, modifications, and provide resources to meet student learning needs. • Instruct students in Braille code. • Perform Functional Visual Evaluations and Learning Media Assessments. • Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders. • Record and report student progress.

Job Qualifications

NYS Certification in Blind and Partially Sighted. Preference given to candidates with Orientation and Mobility certification.

Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels including, but not limited to:

•Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments. •Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction. •Knowledge of up to date, available technology to use and teach students. •Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. •Excellent written and oral communication skills. •Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Ability to travel between W-FL BOCES sites and component districts in this role shared between component school districts and/or Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES programs

Application Deadline:09/16/2026

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