Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Title:

Pay Range:

$50-60/hour

Job Description:

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) | Seattle WA | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring an itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in the Seattle WA area. We are a women- and therapist-founded company committed to creating a supportive employment experience for school-based professionals. Join our team and help students with visual impairments access their education and build greater independence.

Job Highlights:

• Position: Teacher of the Visually Impaired

• Setting: In-person and school-based

• Schedule: Full time, approximately 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

• Maximum Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

• Dates: August 27, 2026–June 19, 2027

• Grade Levels: All grade levels

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired

• Assess students’ functional vision and learning-media needs

• Support instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs

• Adapt instructional materials and recommend appropriate assistive technology

• Collaborate with teachers, families, related service providers, and school teams

• Track student progress and maintain accurate documentation

• Travel between assigned school sites as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid state teaching credential with an endorsement in visual impairments

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education, visual impairments, or a related field

• Experience working with school-aged students preferred

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Benefits & Perks

• Paid sick leave

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional expenses

• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for travel between school sites

• W-2 employment

• General and professional liability insurance

• Referral bonuses

• Paid volunteer time and donation matching

• Access to guidance and resources from experienced school-based professionals

• No non-compete agreement

Benefits are available for most positions that are 0.8 FTE or higher and may vary depending on the individual contract and district placement. Please refer to the offer letter for complete details.