Teacher of Visually Impaired in The Villages, FL
Job Description
Step into an engaging contract opportunity supporting K-12 students as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired near The Villages, FL. Full-time professionals are needed to deliver both direct and consultative vision services across multiple schools, with flexibility for a schedule that fits your needs. This is an itinerant position serving a caseload of 15-20 students, traveling between 2-3 assigned sites daily plus an accessible homebase for planning and coordination. School-based experience is highly valued and helps ensure success, but applicants passionate about making a difference are welcomed.
What you’ll bring:
- Active Florida Professional License in Visual Impairment (TVI)
- Orientation & Mobility Specialist (OMS) certification
- Experience collaborating in school settings is highly preferred
- Knowledge of providing direct and indirect support for students with visual impairments (K-12)
- Strong organizational skills to juggle multi-site assignments
- Ability to work both independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Primary responsibilities:
- Provide specialized instruction and support to visually impaired students, adapting curriculum to meet unique learning needs
- Itinerant service delivery model with consultative roles in some cases (on a monthly basis)
- Assess student abilities, develop IEP goals and keep thorough service records
- Collaborate with general education teachers, family members, and service providers
- Travel between assigned campuses with the district’s main office as your workspace hub
- Actively participate in onboarding and compliance processes directly managed by the district
Perks of this opportunity:
- Contract stability for the entire academic year (August-May)
- Schedule flexibility—work with the district to design your weekly routine
- Variety and richness in daily tasks through multi-site exposure
- Supportive onboarding and streamlined credentialing
Candidates are being interviewed now, so don’t delay. Showcase your expertise and passion by applying today to make a direct impact in Florida’s educational community!
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