Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job overview

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired role is onsite in Albany, NY, with travel between school sites as needed. Pay is $40–$50 per hour. Pediatric Developmental Services provides teachers and pediatric therapists to public school districts, charter schools, communities, and clinics. The teacher provides direct instruction and accessible learning support for students with visual impairments. The role assesses functional vision, contributes to IEP development, adapts materials, and collaborates with classroom staff, families, and related service providers to support student learning.

What you'll do

• Provide instruction in Braille, assistive technology, and compensatory skills
• adapt classroom materials and support accessible learning environments
• conduct functional vision assessments
• contribute to IEP development
• advise classroom staff on strategies
• travel between school sites as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teacher of the visually impaired

albany ny

pediatric developmental services

$40–$50/hr

braille

assistive technology

low-vision tools

iep development

functional vision assessments

school sites

travel between sites

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• fingerprinting reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting requires New York State Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments certification and knowledge of Braille, assistive technology, and low-vision tools.

About the employer

Pediatric Developmental Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.