Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) and/or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

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True Openings as of 5/6/2026 Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) and/or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

JobID:

5982

Position Type:

Special Education Services/ Visually Impaired Date Posted:

5/4/2026

Location:

CKCIE Area Schools Date Available:

08/01/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

POSITION

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments and/or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist

LOCATION

Central Kansas Cooperative in Education

• Salina, Kansas

JOB DESCRIPTION

The teacher of students with visual impairments (TSVI) and certified orientation and mobiltiy specialists are key figures on the educational team for a child/student with visual impairment. These professionals have expertise in how visual impairment affects child/student development and learning, from age 3

• 21 years of age.

The TSVI and/or COMS travel to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of Current Trends working with Students with a Visual Impairment including those with additional disabilities Abillity to teach children with varying abilities who are blind or have low vision Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum Knowledge of Assessments unique to students with a visual impairments Willingness to Travel (Position is Itinerant) Desire to work as part of the educational team and one-on-one with children ages 3 through 21 years Abiliy to make a real difference in students' lives by increasing their skills and independence Willingness to build close working relationships with students and their parents Willingness to learn from and collaborate with other professionals to maximize student success Must enjoy working with special needs students! Must posess strong communication and interpersonal skills Must be TSVI or COMS certified OR ability to obtain within 2 years. (Waiver eligible) This would apply to a candidate that is in a training program. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/6/2026 12:55:15 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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