Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired (Gallup, NM)

Job Description

Job Description

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) 
Location: Gallup, NM (In-Person)

Term: 2026/2027 School Year

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 Hours/Week

Travelers Welcome: Competitive travel stipend options available for non-local candidates!

We are hiring full-time Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the upcoming school year in Gallup, New Mexico. In this role, you will work directly with blind and visually impaired students, providing specialized instruction, advocacy, and adaptive strategies to help them excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Why You’ll Love This Role
Consistent Schedule: Enjoy steady school-day hours (37.5 hrs/week) with standard holidays and weekends off.

Travel-Friendly: Great option for traveling professionals—ask us about custom travel funding packages!

Meaningful Work: Empower students with the tools, technology, and braille skills needed for true independence.

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct, specialized instruction to students with visual impairments based on IEP goals.

Assess student needs and teach assistive technology, braille literacy, and visual efficiency skills.

Collaborate with classroom teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, and parents to adapt educational materials.

Conduct specialized evaluations and contribute to IEP development and progress monitoring.

Requirements
Education & Licensure: Active state certification/license as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) (or eligibility to obtain NM licensure prior to start).

Setting: Ability to work in-person across local school sites.

Skills: Strong knowledge of braille, assistive technology, and specialized instructional adaptations for visual impairments.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with your current TVI licensure details. (Please indicate if you require travel stipend options!)

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