Teacher of the Visually Impaired in Middle River, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or Visual Impairments, active Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification and 1+ years Teacher of the Visually Impaired experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Step into an impactful role supporting students as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired in the Baltimore area. This contract opportunity places you alongside a team of dedicated professionals, providing vision services to a focused cluster of schools. You’ll participate in a hybrid model, delivering in-person support and joining IEP meetings virtually from onsite locations, minimizing travel and maximizing your ability to make a difference.

Benefits of this position include a school-based schedule that supports work-life balance and the chance to collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team. Start dates run from late August through mid-June, with flexibility for full-time or part-time engagement depending on your needs, as long as full school days are completed.

Key Qualifications:

• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) teaching certificate with Vision endorsement required
• Experience supporting students with visual impairments in an educational setting
• Strong Braille proficiency preferred; if Braille is a particular strength, you may work with a smaller, more centralized set of schools
• Comfort adapting to varying caseloads and travel within a designated cluster
• Ability to attend virtual IEP meetings from assigned school sites
• Compliance with credentialing requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and employment history review in accordance with state regulations

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide direct vision services to students as outlined in their IEPs
• Support students across multiple school sites within a close geographic area
• Attend and contribute to virtual IEP meetings on a school-based hybrid schedule
• Collaborate regularly with a well-established team, including other TVIs and Orientation & Mobility specialists

If you are credentialed, passionate, and ready to enhance the learning experience for visually impaired students, interviews are being conducted now for a June 11th decision date. Embrace this rewarding opportunity—submit your application today to help shape bright futures!

Compensation for this position ranges from $27.50 to $47.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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