Teachers of the Visually Impaired Expanding Access to Learning and Independence

Help Students Experience Education Without Barriers

Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) provide specialized instruction that helps students who are blind or have visual impairments fully access their education. By adapting learning materials, teaching specialized skills, and collaborating with school teams, TVIs give students the tools to participate more independently and confidently in school.

Birch Agency connects qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired with school districts across the country. Whether you’re a TVI searching for your next school-based opportunity or a district that needs specialized expertise to serve students with visual impairments, we help bring the right professionals and schools together.

Specialized Teaching That Opens New Possibilities

For students with visual impairments, access to education may require more than traditional classroom accommodations. A Teacher of the Visually Impaired understands how vision loss affects learning and helps students access information through methods and tools suited to their individual needs.

TVIs may provide direct instruction, consult with classroom teachers, adapt educational materials, and teach skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Their work supports not only academic achievement but also independence, self-advocacy, technology use, and preparation for life beyond school.

What Does a Teacher of the Visually Impaired Do?

A TVI assesses how a student’s visual impairment affects educational performance and provides specialized instruction and support based on the student’s individual needs and educational goals.

Typical Responsibilities Include

  • Providing direct and consultative services to students who are blind or visually impaired
  • Assessing students' functional vision and educational needs
  • Teaching Braille and supporting Braille literacy when appropriate
  • Providing instruction related to the Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Adapting instructional materials into accessible formats
  • Teaching students to use assistive technology and accessibility tools
  • Supporting students in developing independent learning and self-advocacy skills
  • Collaborating with general and special education teachers, families, therapists, and related service providers
  • Participating in IEP development, meetings, and progress monitoring
  • Maintaining student records and documentation in accordance with school and regulatory requirements
The exact responsibilities of a TVI can vary considerably based on student needs, grade level, caseload, and district service model.

Teacher of the Visually Impaired Opportunities We Place

Birch Agency works with school districts seeking professionals who can provide specialized visual impairment services in a variety of educational environments.

Opportunities may include:

  • Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
  • Itinerant Teachers of the Visually Impaired 
  • Braille Teachers
  • Special Education Teachers specializing in Visual Impairments
  • Teachers supporting students with Blindness and Low Vision
  • Virtual or Remote TVIs, where available
TVIs may work with individual students or caseloads spanning multiple schools and grade levels, depending on the needs of the district.

Education, Certification, and Professional Requirements

Because Teachers of the Visually Impaired provide highly specialized educational services, candidates must meet applicable state requirements for teaching students with visual impairments.

Common Qualifications Include

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, Visual Impairments, Education, or a related field
  • Valid state teaching license or educator certification
  • Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) endorsement, certification, or equivalent state credential
  • Knowledge of Braille and accessible instructional materials
  • Familiarity with assistive technology used by students with visual impairments
  • Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum
  • Knowledge of IEP development and special education procedures
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
Licensure and endorsement requirements differ by state and school district. Candidates should meet the specific requirements of the position in the state where they will work.

Skills That Help TVIs Make an Impact

Teaching students with visual impairments requires specialized knowledge as well as creativity, adaptability, and the ability to individualize instruction.

Important Skills Include

  • Braille literacy and instruction
  • Functional vision assessment
  • Accessible material adaptation
  • Assistive and accessibility technology
  • Expanded Core Curriculum instruction
  • Individualized lesson planning
  • IEP development and progress monitoring
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary school teams
  • Student advocacy and self-determination support
  • Organization and caseload management
Strong TVIs know how to identify barriers to access and develop practical strategies that allow students to participate more fully in their education.

For School Districts: Find the Specialized TVI Expertise Your Students Need

Teachers of the Visually Impaired bring expertise that can be challenging for school districts to recruit, particularly when serving smaller or geographically dispersed student populations.

Birch Agency helps districts connect with qualified TVIs who can provide specialized instruction and collaborate with existing special education and related services teams.

Our TVI Staffing Solutions Include

  • Contract and full-time TVI placements
  • Short-term and long-term staffing support
  • Itinerant and caseload-based assignments
  • Specialized visual impairment services
  • Credential verification and compliance support
  • Professionals matched to district and student needs
Whether you’re filling an existing vacancy, expanding services, or seeking specialized support for an individual student, Birch Agency can help you find professionals with the expertise your program requires.
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For TVIs: Put Your Specialized Skills Where They're Needed Most

As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, you possess a specialized combination of teaching expertise, accessibility knowledge, and student advocacy skills. Finding the right position means finding a school or district where that expertise is understood and valued.

Birch Agency works with TVIs to identify opportunities that fit their credentials, experience, preferred setting, and professional goals.

Why Teachers of the Visually Impaired Work With Birch Agency

  • School-based opportunities across the country
  • Contract and full-time positions
  • Competitive compensation
  • Dedicated recruiter support
  • Opportunities across different grade levels and service models
  • Placements where specialized TVI expertise is needed
  • Support throughout the placement process
Whether you prefer working directly with students in one school or serving an itinerant caseload across a district, we’ll help you explore opportunities where your skills can make a meaningful difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions

A Teacher of the Visually Impaired, commonly called a TVI, is a specially trained educator who provides instruction and support to students who are blind or have visual impairments. TVIs help students access curriculum and develop specialized skills needed for greater independence in school and daily life.
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) addresses skills students with visual impairments may need in addition to the general academic curriculum. Areas can include assistive technology, sensory efficiency, independent living, social interaction, recreation and leisure, career education, self-determination, compensatory access skills, and orientation and mobility concepts.
Many TVIs provide Braille instruction when it is appropriate for a student’s needs. TVIs may also adapt materials and teach students to use accessible technology and other methods of accessing educational content.
Requirements vary by state. TVIs generally need an appropriate teaching license along with a visual impairment endorsement, certification, or credential recognized by the state or district where they work.
Both models are possible. Some TVIs work primarily within one school or program, while itinerant TVIs travel between schools to serve students throughout a district or region.
Birch Agency partners with school districts across the United States. Available TVI positions and certification requirements vary by state and district.

Turn Access Into Opportunity for Students With Visual Impairments

Every student deserves the ability to engage meaningfully with their education. For students who are blind or visually impaired, having the right specialized teacher can transform how they access information, navigate their school environment, develop independence, and prepare for the future.

For school districts, Birch Agency helps make that specialized expertise easier to find by connecting schools with qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired who understand the unique educational needs of these students. For TVIs, we provide access to opportunities where your highly specialized knowledge can make a measurable difference in a student’s education and independence.

Connect with our team to find qualified professionals who can help your students access learning and reach their potential or explore current TVI jobs with Birch Agency.

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