Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation & Mobility (TVI/O&M) Specialist
The Shore Educational Collaborative is currently seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Teacher specializing in working with visually impaired students and/or Orientation & Mobility. This role involves providing evaluation and consultation services to students aged 3-22 who have visual impairments and additional disabilities. The Teacher will be responsible for offering direct service, making recommendations for students’ IEP goals and accommodations, and providing program recommendations. This position will also involve participating in the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System and may require travel within the state.
Key responsibilities of this role include interpreting medical eye reports for educational purposes, contributing to the development of IEPs, providing assessment and instruction to educational team members on assistive technology, facilitating social integration and interaction, and participating in transition planning. Assessment and evaluation activities will involve conducting orientation and mobility evaluations, identifying student needs and strengths, and regularly conferring with parents and school personnel to support home and classroom modifications. The Teacher will also be responsible for instructing students in skills and knowledge that enable them to travel independently and creating appropriate learning environments for visually impaired students.
Minimum qualifications for this position include experience with school-aged children, including preschoolers, experience with children with multiple disabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a Master of Education specializing in students with visual impairments. While dual certification in TVI and O&M is preferred, it is not required for this role.