Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Summer Program

Lighthouse Central Florida is a mission-driven, values-based organization providing an optimal blend of rehabilitation training services and real-world applications to help individuals of all ages, who live with any degree of vision loss to adjust to their reality with grace and confidence so they can remain active, productive members of our community.

We are seeking a Seasonal Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to join our summer program team. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in visual impairment education who are passionate about working with children and are available for summer work. You’ll play a vital role in delivering individualized instruction and supporting engaging activities that promote independence, confidence, and skill development in students with vision loss.

Essential Job Requirements:

• Conduct intake and informal assessments for summer participants (as needed).
• Develop and implement individualized learning goals for summer programming.
• Provide direct instruction in center-based and community settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate programming.
• Participate in scheduled summer events, including most weekdays and occasional weekends/evenings.
• Document student progress, maintain records, and complete required reporting.

Qualifications

Education:                                                

• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Disabilities Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or other related degree required

License and Certification:

A minimum of one certification and progress toward certification is required:

• TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) State of Florida.
• Dual TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired) State and (O&M) Orientation & Mobility Specialist.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of experience teaching or working with children with a disability is preferred.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills:                          

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Possess an ability to utilize the database for client demographics, documentation, and agency reports.
• Possess practical organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical effort is required.
• Moderate ability to move and lift items, usually up to 40 lbs.
• Strength to physically assist visually impaired and multi-handicapped children.
• Climbing stairs, walking.
• Reaching and grasping, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching to work with children on the floor.
• Ability to actively participate in a variety of indoor and outdoor field trips.
• Ability to move about independently.

• Prolonged standing upon occasion, prolonged sitting at a workstation.

Requirements:

• • Maintain required certification and license.
  • Travel over 50% and possess reliable transportation.
  • Hold a valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurance.     
• Must pass Level II background checks.