Teacher of Visually Impaired Children
Teacher of Visually Impaired Children
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TVIs in Maine are itinerant andfollow a school year calendar. The TVIs 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 TVIs 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 $5000:$3000 at hire (to support relocation) and an additional $2000.00 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 paidHealth Screeningbenefit (optional)
- Short and longterm disability basic life insurance 100 employerpaid!
- 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.
You may apply directly on our Career Center or send your resume and cover letter via email faxor 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 EVerify. For more information on EVerify please go to:
Employment Type
Full-Time
