Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TBVI)

Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TBVI)
Job Overview:
The Center for Discovery is seeking a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TBVI) to provide
specialized instruction, assessment, consultation, and environmental adaptations for students who are
blind or visually impaired. The TBVI will support access to instruction, independence, communication,
mobility, and meaningful participation across school, community, and functional learning environments.
Working collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams, the TBVI will
provide direct and consultative vision services, adapt materials and environments, and support students
in developing skills within the Expanded Core Curriculum. Services are provided across assigned school
locations and are individualized to each student’s IEP and learning needs. There is minimal travel
requirements for this position.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Visual Impairment, or a related
field from an accredited program
• New York State certification as a Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, or
eligibility to obtain appropriate New York State certification
• Knowledge of functional vision assessment, learning media assessment, accessible instructional
materials, assistive technology, and the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Skill in braille and braille instruction preferred or as required by assigned student needs
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired, including students with
multiple or complex disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders, preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage
a caseload and schedule across assigned school locations