Teacher of Visually Impaired Children

Teacher of Visually Impaired Children Catholic Charities $47,000.00 - $76,000.00 / yr life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), mileage reimbursement United States, Maine, Bath 171 Congress Avenue (Show on map) Mar 28, 2026 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.

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 Screening benefit (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 submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or 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 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/employment

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.