Job Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)Company: Strides Therapy & Educational ServicesLocation: Bel Air, MDSchool District: Harford County Public SchoolsJob Type: Full-time and Part-timeRate: $65 W2 per hour (All Direct and Indirect Time Paid Equally)Strides offers a comprehensive benefits package that adds additional compensation! Please see below for further details!Referral Bonus: $500 referral bonus for each employee referredAbout the Company:Strides Therapy & Educational Services is a leading local provider of educational and therapeutic services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of students through high-quality support and intervention.We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School-Based Teacher of the Visually Impaired to join our team in Harford County Public Schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on students' access to learning and independence within the school setting.Job Description:Strides Therapy & Educational Services is partnering with Harford County Public Schools to find a dedicated Teacher of the Visually Impaired to join their team.As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) at Strides Therapy & Educational Services, you will play a vital role in supporting students with visual impairments and blindness across elementary through secondary school settings. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary educational team, your primary responsibility will be to provide individualized direct and consultative vision services that support students' academic access, independence, and success within the school environment.Additional Details:Expected Hours: 37.5 hours per weekWorkplace Setting: In-person schoolNumber of Hires: 1Covering student direct and consult services in a few schools (elementary through secondary).Responsibilities:Individualized Instruction & SupportProvide direct vision instruction and consultative services to students with visual impairments, including support with:Braille instructionAssistive technologyCompensatory skillsFunctional vision needsAcademic accessibilityIndependent living and organizational skillsQualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education of the Visually Impaired or related fieldCertified Teacher of the Visually Impaired, with proficiency in Braille instruction preferredExperience working with school-aged students with visual impairments preferredBraille proficiency strongly preferredAbility to manage an itinerant caseload across multiple school locationsStrong collaboration, organizational, and communication skillsDedication to ongoing professional growth and developmentFull-time Benefits Include:Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) with employer contribution towards monthly premium for qualifying plans401k with match and immediate vesting, 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4 %, and 5% (also a part-time benefit)Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)State Licensure ReimbursementNational Certification StipendCEU Platform ReimbursementGroup professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)Dedicated Educational Services Manager for 1:1 support (also a part-time benefit)Cancer insurance (also a part-time benefit)Pet insurance (also a part-time benefit)Life insurance (also a part-time benefit)Catastrophe medical (also a part-time benefit)Please contact Karen Knight for more information and additional details.EMAIL: karenknight@stridesspeechtherapy.comPHONE: 443-319-1167
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