Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Baltimore, MD

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Education or related field, and certification in Vision required. Dual certification in Vision and Orientation and Mobility is preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEPs and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
  • Knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations, and adaptations.
  • General knowledge of medical disorders, such as seizures or restrictions, and alternate modes of communication.
  • Knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student scheduling.
  • Maryland Class “C” driver’s license with a driving record compatible with school standards.

Job Responsibilities

With supervision, provides itinerant-based instruction and district/family support based on contractual requests from Local School Systems.

Essential Functions

Providing Service:
  • Teaches visually impaired students with and without additional disabilities on an individual basis.
  • Instructs in UEB, Nemeth, Assistive Technology, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills.
  • Consults on classroom set-up and adaptations to core curriculum areas, including modified and grade-level content standards.
  • Participates in the development, review, and evaluation of individualized educational plans, including writing goals, data collection, reporting on progress, and attending IEP meetings.
  • Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine the child's developmental status, academic status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.
  • Manages student resources.

Conditions

  • Equipment Used: Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment, and telephone.
  • Performance Standard: Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting, and temperature conditions. Maybe exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.
  • Work Schedule: Up to 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 1/2 day Fridays obligation to MSB campus. Additional hours or a flex schedule are likely. This position follows the standard ten-month school schedule. Travel throughout the state to provide services in multiple counties may be required.

Salary

$61,200 - $121,912

Contact

Marcus Elmore
[email protected]
3501 Taylor avenue
Baltimore, Maryland United States 21236
P: 410.444.5000​
​Posting Expires November 28, 2025