Teacher of the Visually Impaired in The Villages, FL
Job Description
Make an impact in the lives of K-12 students as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) with OMS certification for a full-time, school-year contract role. This position is based near The Villages, FL, serving as a vital resource across multiple campuses, with the district main office provided as your work homebase. You'll travel between up to 13 schools (serving 2-3 per day, schedule customized for your commute and preferences), offering both direct and consultative support to a caseload of 15-20 students with visual impairments.
District leaders are actively interviewing as of 7/21 and welcome qualified travel professionals, especially given the area's recruitment needs. Contract dates run from 8/3/2026 to 5/28/2027, with a schedule of 35 hours per week (8:00am – 3:30pm, 7.5-hour days with a 30-minute unpaid lunch).
Key Qualifications:
- Valid Florida Professional TVI License
- OMS Certification required
- Testing and student screening experience
- Strong evaluative and consultative skills
- Ability to support students in both direct and indirect service models, K-12 age range
- School-based experience is strongly preferred, though not required
Primary Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialized instruction to visually impaired students across multiple campuses
- Perform evaluations and screenings; develop and implement individualized service plans
- Provide consultative services to staff and families, including monthly visits as needed
- Collaborate with team members to support student success and ensure compliance
- Travel between assigned schools using district office as your base
Enjoy a collaborative environment where scheduling for travel and service delivery is flexible and tailored to optimize your work-life balance. Onboarding is efficiently managed with expedited district credentialing.
If you’re passionate about empowering students with visual impairments and equipped with the necessary Florida credentials, apply now to be considered for an impactful, rewarding assignment this school year!
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