Special Education Vision Teacher

Teacher For The Visually Impaired (TVI)

Onsite School Setting

Position Summary: The itinerant teacher for students with visual impairments travels to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. The students range in age from 3 years through 21 and may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Performs functional vision and learning media assessments in accordance with Child Find and three-year evaluations.

Provides instruction consistent with student Individualized Education Plans, using strategies, methods and materials appropriate to the learner's abilities, needs, and learning styles.

Interprets eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.

Recommends appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, clinical low vision evals, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.

Assists in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (Brallier, low vision devices, assistive technology, and computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes.

Provides the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a student with visual impairments.

Provides modified materials to the classroom teacher according to the student's IEP.

Provides Braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child.

Provides updated pupil information. (VI registration, deaf/blind census, textbook projections)

Submits requests for instructional materials, conferences, field trips, and personnel needs.

Informs various special education personnel of progress and needs of the students with visual impairment on a regular basis.

Registers students with visual impairments with appropriate agencies.

Prepares paperwork as appropriate and attend IEP team and 504 meetings for students with visual impairments.

Distributes information to parents concerning workshops, conferences, and equipment acquisition.

Participates in transition planning.

Demonstrates basic content knowledge.

Demonstrates understanding of the AZ Academic Standards.

Displays understanding of the AZ Professional Teaching Standards.

Materials and resources support the instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning.

The lesson or unit has a recognizable structure and time allocations for learning activities are reasonable.

Performance objectives are clearly communicated to the student.

Assessment criteria measures student performance as it relates to the instructional goals.

Attends meetings regarding students with visual impairments in the district.

Links appropriate academic standards specific to visual and/or equipment needs demonstrated through observation, IEP goals and objectives.

Demonstrates the ability to properly identify children who qualify for visually impaired services in the District.

Maintains charts or has access to the information through the computer system that includes the student's IEP and/or 504 paperwork and most current vision report.

Teacher maintains a close relationship with special education records in order to ensure proper census counts of students with visual impairments.

Communicates with District colleagues in order to ensure IEP and/or 504 paperwork is completed and reflects the needed services and accommodations for the students with visual impairments.

Schedule / Shift:

Shift details: School Day Schedule

Contract length: School Year

Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements.

Must have Arizona provisional, standard or reciprocal Special Education certification in Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.

A passion for working with children

The ability to "connect" with staff, children, and parents

Demonstrates the ability to effectively use technology as a tool for planning and implementing instructional strategies.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Access to personal transportation

Temporary (Hourly) Roles

Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week

Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location

About Us: RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being. RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience. Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation: RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.