Fully Remote TVI Position in Michigan

### **Job Title:** Remote Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

**Location:** Remote (Serving K–12 students across Michigan)

**Employment Type:** Full-Time 1099 Contract

### **Key Responsibilities:**

- Provide direct instruction and support to students with visual impairments via virtual platforms

- Adapt and modify curriculum materials into accessible formats, including large print, Braille, digital, and audio

- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education teams, and families to support access to learning

- Conduct virtual functional vision assessments and learning media assessments as needed

- Participate in IEP development, team meetings, and progress monitoring in compliance with **Michigan Department of Education (MDE)** and **IDEA** requirements

- Recommend and train students and staff in the use of assistive technology, low vision tools, and accessible software

- Support development of students’ compensatory skills, including organization, orientation and mobility collaboration, and independent living skills (when appropriate)

- Maintain accurate documentation of services, assessments, and communications in accordance with school and state policies

- Stay current on best practices, tools, and legal updates related to visual impairment education and remote instruction


### **Required Qualifications:**

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education of the Visually Impaired or Special Education with TVI endorsement

- Valid **Michigan teaching certification** with an endorsement as a **Teacher of the Visually Impaired (SK or SE)**

- Experience working with students with visual impairments in a school-based setting (remote experience a plus)

- Strong knowledge of Braille, accessible educational tools, and assistive technology

- Ability to work effectively in a remote learning environment using video conferencing and digital platforms

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

- Reliable internet connection and a private, professional home office setup


### **Preferred Qualifications:**

- Proficiency in Unified English Braille (UEB) and use of Braille translation software (e.g., Duxbury)

- Experience with digital tools such as JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, VoiceOver, and screen magnifiers

- Familiarity with Michigan-specific IEP and compliance systems (e.g., IEP Connect, PowerSchool, Frontline)

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

- Experience working with students who have multiple disabilities


### **What We Offer:**

- 100% remote work with flexible scheduling options

- Competitive compensation

- Access to digital resources, curriculum tools, and assistive technology support

- Ongoing professional development and peer collaboration opportunities

- A supportive virtual team environment focused on student success

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students with visual impairments across Michigan