Teacher of the Visually Impaired TVI - Chattanooga TN - $10K Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative for kids with disabilities. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers.

 

We have immediate openings in the greater Chattanooga, TN area starting July 27, 2026 continuing into the 26-27 school year. Position Summary

As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired you provide specialized instruction and direct support to students K-12 with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities. You assess functional vision, develop individualized education programs aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum, adapt academic materials, and collaborate with families, general educators, and related services providers to ensure students have full access to a meaningful education.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct functional vision assessments and learning media assessments to determine students primary and secondary learning media and inform IEP goals
• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum: compensatory skills, sensory efficiency, assistive technology, independent living, social interaction, recreation, career education, and self-determination
• Provide direct instruction in braille literacy, low-vision strategies, and assistive technology including screen readers, magnification software, braille notetakers, and CCTV
• Transcribe and adapt academic materials into braille, large print, and accessible digital formats to ensure timely access to classroom content
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, O and M specialists, school nurses, and families to coordinate comprehensive vision education planning
• Participate in IEP meetings, present vision assessment findings, contribute ECC-based goals, and monitor student progress toward functional and academic independence
• Consult with school staff on environmental modifications, lighting, contrast enhancements, and physical accessibility
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, instructional records, and service delivery logs

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in special education visual Impairment or related field. Masters preferred.
2. Valid Tennessee teaching license with Endorsement Code 462 Visual Impairment K-12, or eligibility to obtain.

 

• Knowledge of braille including Literary Braille and Nemeth Code preferred, functional vision assessment, and the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Experience with assistive technology for students with visual impairments including JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, and BrailleNote
• Clear background check and immunization clearance per district requirements

Preferred Qualification

2 or more years of school-based TVI experience. New graduates welcome.
Certification or coursework in Orientation and Mobility or experience collaborating with COMS

Bilingual capability is a meaningful plus for student and family engagement

Full Time W-2, with a competitive salary of $63,000 to $84,960 per year and a $10k bonus

 

 

• Full time W-2 employment with full benefits from day one
• Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
• Professional development stipend: $1,200 annually
• $10,000 sign-on bonus paid at 90 days
• $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
• Tennessee teaching license dues and endorsement fees fully reimbursed
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
• No non-compete clause

Why Thrive

100% of our clinicians chose to return for the 26-27 school year. That does not happen by accident. Our founder was once one of those kids whose needs went unidentified until third grade. School-based clinicians changed her life. She built Thrive to bring that care forward.