Teacher for the Visually Impaired - Ponte Vedra, Florida

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or Visual Impairments, active Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification and 1+ years Teacher of the Visually Impaired experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Make a valuable impact supporting teachers and students in a dynamic, part-time contract role as a Virtual Teacher of the Visually Impaired. This opportunity allows you to provide specialized expertise across schools in a supportive, collaborative model—perfect for educators passionate about empowering others and sharing best practices.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Educator Certification (required)
• Demonstrated experience as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
• Strong knowledge of braille instruction and assistive technology for visually impaired students
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build the capacity of fellow educators
• Experience supporting students with diverse, complex visual needs
• Comfortable with virtual/VOCO teaching environments
• Completion of required fingerprinting (previous Florida district prints may be valid via AHCA Clearinghouse)

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate virtually with school-based teachers and staff to build confidence in addressing student needs
• Deliver and adapt professional guidance in braille, assistive tech, and accessible instructional strategies
• Provide more intensive support at the beginning of the academic year, tapering as district staff competency grows
• Foster consistency across multiple sites by sharing techniques and promoting best practices district-wide
• Supplement, not replace, on-site TVIs, ensuring strong direct service continues for visually impaired students

This contract runs from August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, with a flexible part-time schedule of 12–15 hours per week. Expect to support a variety of schools throughout the district in an itinerant model, utilizing your expertise to make a meaningful difference.

Ready to advance access and inclusion while growing as a leader in visual impairment education? Apply today to elevate the educational experience for teachers and students across the district!

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