Education Consultant 1 – Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS), is hiring two Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) for the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB). One position is assigned to Norwalk and one to Litchfield.
We are seeking certified TVIs or individuals enrolled in a Vision Studies program!
Position Highlights:
• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:15 PM (35 hours)
• Hybrid schedule with statewide travel
• Deliver Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) instruction, including Braille and assistive technology
• Adapt educational content and prepare accessible materials
• Collaborate with families, schools, and service providers
Minimum Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree with at least twelve (12) semester hours in courses applicable to the blind or partially-sighted.
• Certification in teaching blind or partially sighted, or DSAP eligibility
About BESB:
BESB is Connecticut’s leading agency supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired through education, independence training, and accessible materials.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive state benefits
• Professional growth and development
• Strong work/life balance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor's degree with at least twelve (12) semester hours in courses applicable to the blind or partially-sighted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience teaching assistive technology equipment to students who are blind or visually impaired
• Experience teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum to students who are blind or visually impaired
• Experience teaching Braille to students who are blind or visually impaired
• Experience adapting curriculum for students who are blind or visually impaired
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching the blind or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education OR eligibility for a durational shortage area permit (DSAP) or possession of a DSAP.