Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Teacher Of The Visually ImpairedPay Range: $50-60/hourTeacher Of The Visually Impaired (TVI) | 15 hours per week for 26-27 school year | Part-time | Tukwila, WA | Up to $60/hourHello Teachers Of The Visually Impaired!Join a compassionate and women-led therapy company that truly values its team! At Ampersand Therapy, we're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment while making a meaningful impact in schools. We're excited to be hiring a talented TVI for the 2026-2027 school year at a wonderful school district in the Tukwila, WA area. Interviews are happening now, and we'd love for you to be part of this inspiring journey!Job Details:2026-2027 School YearWonderful and supportive district team!15 hours per week, specific days/schedule is flexibleWhat You'll Do:Respond to referrals, attends meetings, conduct functional vision evaluations/learning media assessments and complete related paperwork (eligibility reports/individual education plans)Provide specially designed instruction, related service, and consultation to students, school, staff and parents.Plan for and teach students with vision impairments ages 3 through 22 in the school and community, includingInstruct students to read and write braille when applicableRequirements:Valid Washington Residency Teacher Certificate with Teacher Of The Visually Impaired Endorsement is RequiredBenefits & Perks:Competitive W2 employment with bi weekly payPaid sick leaveComprehensive healthcare benefits (including dental and vision)401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%Generous professional reimbursement (for licensing, CEUs, materials for position, etc)Mileage reimbursement between schools at IRS rateGeneral and professional liability insurance coverageGenerous referral bonusesNO non-compete agreementsPaid volunteer time *Donation matching to nonprofits*These benefits available for 30+ hours/weekAmpersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company that started in Western WA and has grown to additional states, including NC, SC, CO, OR, AZ, IL, and MN. We are proud to be women, minority, and therapist owned and run. We began our own careers working in the districts and also as contractors. 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 and special education providers 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!Our Values:Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.Focus on the Earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprintAmpersand 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.