Teacher of the Visually Impaired

**Job Title:**Teacher of the Visually Impaired**Pay Range:**$40-45/hour**Job Description:****Teacher of the Visually Impaired | Up to $45/hour | Winston-Salem, NC | Full-Time | 2026-2027 School Year****Position Details*** Full Time, 1.0 FTE* Starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, for the entire school year**What You’ll Do*** Provide specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments in alignment with their IEPs* Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments to guide instructional planning* Adapt materials into accessible formats such as braille, large print, and tactile graphics* Collaborate with educators, staff, and families to support student access and success* Support development of independence, assistive technology use, and compensatory skills**What We’re Looking For*** **Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university in Special Education or related field.*** **Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Visually Impaired (or area of Exceptional Children's Teaching)** **Why Join Us*** Competitive pay (Up to $45/hour) + stable school-year schedule* Multiple placement options based on your experience and preference* Supportive, local district partnership* W-2 employment with liability insurance included* Healthcare benefits\\* + 401(k) with company match* Reimbursement for licensure and professional development + referral bonuses**What You’ll Do*** Develop and implement IEPs tailored to student needs* Provide specialized instruction across academic subjects* Manage classroom behavior and create a structured, supportive environment* Collaborate with general education teachers, specialists, and families* Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly* Write progress reports and maintain compliant documentation* Adapt curriculum and teaching strategies for diverse learning needs* Incorporate technology and resources to enhance learning**What We’re Looking For*** **MUST HAVE: NCDPI License in Visually Impaired (or area of Exceptional Children's Teaching)*** Strong classroom management and collaboration skills**About Ampersand Therapy**Ampersand Therapy is a women- and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.*Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.*Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you! #J-18808-Ljbffr