Teacher of Visually Impaired in Smithville, GA

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Job Description

Bring your passion and expertise in supporting students with visual impairments to a dynamic educational setting near Smithville, GA. This contract opportunity is designed for those skilled in delivering specialized instruction, both direct and consultative, to a small, meaningful caseload of visually impaired students across multiple school sites. Preference is for in-person collaboration, but candidates open to providing virtual services (with a brief demonstration) are encouraged to apply.

Key Qualifications:

• Certified as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in Georgia
• Experience teaching or consulting in K-12 school settings
• Proficiency in delivering instruction and support to students with diverse visual needs, including those who are totally blind and braille users
• Skilled in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring
• Ability to travel between 4-5 school locations as part of a 5-hour per week schedule
• Comfortable providing both direct teaching and consultative services
• Strong communication skills for working with students, staff, and families

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to approximately eight students (four weekly, four consult), including one student who is totally blind with primary VI needs
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans aligned with students IEPs
• Offer consultative support to fellow educators and support staff
• Travel between multiple school sites within the district as needed
• Utilize braille and adaptive technology to ensure student access and engagement
• Maintain thorough documentation and contribute to IEP meetings

The role offers a flexible part-time schedule, with approximately 2 hours committed per day across the week. You'll find support from forward-thinking educators and the chance to make a profound, visible difference in the lives of remarkable students.

Ready to inspire, empower, and champion accessibility? Submit your application today and take the next step in your teaching journey!