Teacher of the Visually Impaired TVI - Chattanooga TN

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative for kids with disabilities. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers.

We have immediate openings in the greater chattanooga, tn area starting july 27, 2026 continuing into the 26-27 school year.

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Position Summary

As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired you provide specialized instruction and direct support to students K-12 with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities. You assess functional vision, develop individualized education programs aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum, adapt academic materials, and collaborate with families, general educators, and related services providers to ensure students have full access to a meaningful education.

• Key Responsibilities
• Conduct functional vision assessments and learning media assessments to determine students primary and secondary learning media and inform IEP goals
• Develop and implement IEPs aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum: compensatory skills, sensory efficiency, assistive technology, independent living, social interaction, recreation, career education, and self-determination
• Provide direct instruction in braille literacy, low-vision strategies, and assistive technology including screen readers, magnification software, braille notetakers, and CCTV
• Transcribe and adapt academic materials into braille, large print, and accessible digital formats to ensure timely access to classroom content
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special educators, O and M specialists, school nurses, and families to coordinate comprehensive vision education planning
• Participate in IEP meetings, present vision assessment findings, contribute ECC-based goals, and monitor student progress toward functional and academic independence
• Consult with school staff on environmental modifications, lighting, contrast enhancements, and physical accessibility
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, instructional records, and service delivery logs

• Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in special education visual Impairment or related field. Masters preferred. 2. Valid Tennessee teaching license with Endorsement Code 462 Visual Impairment K-12, or eligibility to obtain.