Teacher: Blind/Low Vision (Itinerate)

Position Summary

The Itinerant Blind/Low Vision Teacher (TVI) provides specialized instruction and educational support to students who are blind, visually impaired, or have low vision in a variety of educational settings. The TVI collaborates with students, families, teachers, administrators, and related service providers to ensure access to the general education curriculum and promote independence, academic success, and functional life skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct and consultative special education services to students with visual impairments in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt instructional materials and classroom resources into accessible formats, including braille, large print, tactile graphics, and digital accessible materials.
• Provide instruction in braille reading and writing, assistive technology, concept development, and sensory efficiency skills
• Collaborate with general education teachers and special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are implemented.
• Train and support school personnel regarding the educational implications of visual impairment as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring records, service logs, and compliance-related reports.
• Conduct and interpret evaluations related to visual impairment, including Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) and other assessments as appropriate to determine educational impact and service needs.
• Participate in initial evaluations, reevaluations, and eligibility determinations in accordance with federal, state, and local special education regulations.
• Utilize assessment data to develop recommendations for instructional programming, accommodations, modifications, specialized materials, and related services.
• Serve as the teacher of record for students with visual impairments as assigned, assuming responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of instructional programs, progress reporting, grading, documentation, and compliance with all applicable special education requirements.
• Develop and maintain Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives related to vision services, collect and analyze student progress data, and communicate student achievement and progress to families and educational teams.
• Ensure that specialized instruction and services are provided in accordance with each student's IEP and educational needs.
• Travel between multiple assigned schools and educational sites throughout Porter County during the workday to provide direct and consultative services to students with visual impairments. Maintain a flexible schedule to meet student service needs across various district locations.
• Coordinate with Orientation and Mobility Specialists, related service providers, community agencies, and state vision services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Required Licensure: Valid Indiana teaching license with licensure or endorsement in Exceptional Needs: Blind and Low Vision (P–12), or eligibility to obtain such licensure through an approved Indiana educator preparation program.