Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Franklin Public Schools Districtwide - Franklin, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5769786

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description Teacher of Student with Visual Impairments

Location:

District Wide

Salary:

As per FEA Teacher Contract This position does qualify for town benefits, including Health Insurance

General Description:

The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced TVI to provide direct instructional services and consultative support for students in grades Pre-K to age 22 who have visual impairments. Operating primarily as an itinerant teacher, the TVI works alongside general education teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to adapt environments, formulate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and teach specialized skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), which includes:

Compensatory Skills:

Instruction in reading and writing Unified English Braille (UEB), nemeth code (math braille), and tactile graphics.

Assistive Technology:

Training students to use screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA), refreshable braille displays, magnifiers, screen-magnification software, and dictation tools.

Independent Living & Sensory Efficiency:

Teaching non-visual or low-vision techniques for daily tasks, concept development, and maximizing auditory or tactile senses. Indirect Services to include:

Curriculum Adaptation:

Collaborate with general education teachers to modify lessons and ensure all worksheets, textbooks, and digital tools are translated into accessible formats ahead of time.

Team Liaison:

Serve as a core member of the IEP team; write measurable vision-specific goals, track quarterly progress, and attend annual review meetings and re-eval meetings.

Staff & Family Training:

Conduct in-service training for school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding the student's visual needs, fostering a classroom culture that promotes high expectations and independence.

Conduct Evaluations:

Administer Functional Vision Assessments (FVA) to evaluate how a student utilizes their remaining vision, and Learning Media Assessments (LMA) to determine the best literacy medium (e.g., braille, large print, digital text, or audio).

Qualifications:

Must have a Massachusetts licensure as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired through the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; Master's Degree in Special Education with a focus on Visual Impairments Proficiency in literary and contracted Braille, experience with mainstream assistive technologies (Apple/Windows accessibility features), and dedicated vision hardware/software. Experience in public school setting Able to take initiative and work independently Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI). We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.

Position Type:

Full-time