Teacher of Visually Impaired Children Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The Teacher of Visually Impaired Children positions at Catholic Charities of Maine in Brunswick and Portland are seeking candidates with a college degree in teaching students with visual impairments. Successful candidates must meet Maine certification requirements, possess strong communication skills, and have knowledge of the impact of vision loss on education. Benefits include a recruitment bonus, medical plans, dental and vision insurance, and opportunities for growth within the Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children program. Interested applicants can apply through the Career Center or submit their resume and cover letter via email, fax, or mail. Catholic Charities Maine is an affirmative action/EOE/minorities/females/veteran/disabled employer.
Job Description
Teacher of Visually Impaired Children at Catholic Charities Of Maine in Brunswick, Maine, United States Job Description The beautiful State of Maine has 2 Full-Time openings for a teacher of students with visual impairments. The positions are based out of the Portland and Brunswick areas.
TVI’s in Maine are itinerant and follow a school year calendar. The TVI’s provide direct and consultative services to children with or without additional disabilities birth through age 21 or completion of high school. Services include instruction and consultation in all areas of the expanded core curriculum.
We work in homes, daycares, public, and private schools. Though Maine is a geographically large and rural state, we have a very supportive community of TVI’s in Maine, all who are employed by Catholic Charities Maine. Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a college degree (Bachelors or Masters) in teaching students with a visual impairment. Must meet state of Maine certification requirements. TVIs must be good strong communicators and willing to work as a team. They must be able to demonstrate strong braille skills or a willingness to develop those skills including UEB for technical. Knowledge of the implications of vision loss on education is essential.
Benefits:
Recruitment, Relocation & Retention Bonus totaling $5,000: $3,000 at hire (to support relocation) and an additional $2,000.00 after a satisfactory performance rating after 2 years’ employment.
A choice of three (3) comprehensive medical plans
Dental & Vision Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness insurance with a paid Health Screeningbenefit (optional)
Short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance (100% employer paid!)
401k agency contribution
Employee Assistance Plan
Bereavement Time off
Mileage reimbursement
Health and Wellness program including up to $100 reimbursement per year on health and wellness purchases, as well as access to group & individual wellness coaching
Potential for
Growth:
Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children (ESBVIC) – offers leadership opportunities for qualified TVI professionals interested in growing their career in the field. Come Join Us! You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email (hrdepartment@ccmaine.org), fax (207-344-6617), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104. Catholic Charities Maine is a United Way and Affirmative Action/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled Employer. Catholic Charities Maine participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please go to: https://www.ccmaine.org Catholic Charities Maine does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, ancestry or national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other legally protected status in its hiring or employment practices.
