The beautiful State of Maine has 2 Full-Time openings for a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI). These positions are based out of the Portland, Auburn, and Brunswick areas.
The Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired Children is a professional teacher qualified to provide specialized instruction to children who are visually impaired. These services compliment the work of the classroom teacher and parents. The primary goal of these services is to enable children with a visual impairment to be educated within the least restrictive environment.
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: $46K - $76K. Salary is based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits include:
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.
To learn more about Catholic Charities Maine, please visit our website www.ccmaine.org
Please apply via our Careers page or you may submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via email (hrdepartment [at] 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: The successful candidate will hold a college degree (Bachelors or Masters) in teaching students with a visual impairment.
Maine Dept. of Education certification 291 - Teacher: Visual Impaired (PreK-12) is required.
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.