• In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) provides appropriate support and/or instruction to students with visual impairments, in their local schools and home settings. 
• Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction. 
• Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically. 
• Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning; development of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP); program implementation.
• Provides written reports and documentation.
• May lead IEP meetings. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required.
• Candidates must meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements with an endorsement in visual impairment by the time of appointment.

Candidates possessing a special education endorsement may also qualify but must complete the visual impairment endorsement within three years of appointment (financial assistance available for necessary coursework). Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/ 

Address

3501 Harry Langdon Blvd Council Bluffs, IA 51503