Rhode Island College
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Rhode Island College, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Position Status & Special Application Instructions
Posting Number
Posting Number NC00785
Benefits Eligible?
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Section
Section Academic Affairs
Number of Positions Available
Number of Positions Available 1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/30/2025
Position Status
Position Status Grant-funded
Union Status
Union Status HUT
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank
Salary Grade / Rank Not Applicable
Proposed Starting Salary Range
Proposed Starting Salary Range $57,513-$104,902
Full-time employee benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
As an Affir… The College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Department Name
Department Name Sherlock Center, Vision Education and Services Program
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time / Part Time Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area
Full-time, calendar year,182 school days to include summer school schedule
Academic or Calendar Year
Academic or Calendar Year temporary
Number of Employees Supervised
Number of Employees Supervised 0
Position Overview
The Sherlock Center invites applications for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities. The individual will work as an itinerant vision educator conducting vision assessments, providing vision instruction and other duties assigned by the director. The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence driven and designed to advance policies, practices and research that improve the health, education, social and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. The mission of the Sherlock Center is to promote membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and the community.
Primary Purpose
This teacher will be responsible for direct specialized instruction as well as indirect services to students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3-21) as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in a variety of settings.
Assessment and Evaluation: obtain and interpret for the TEAM, all eye related information, conduct and interpret functional vision and learning media assessments, recommend and collaborate in additional assessments as needed (low vision, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological, speech and language, etc).
Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans as a member of the trans-disciplinary TEAM.
Provide direct, specialized instruction of developmental and compensatory skills as they relate to vision and visual impairment. These may include: Braille reading and writing (pre-Braille, Grade 1 and 2, Nemeth, etc), concept development, visual efficiency, print adaptations and learning devices, handwriting, typewriting, listening skills, study skills, tactual skills, communication development, motor development, activities of daily living, physical education, leisure and recreation, career education, and transition skills.
Provide training and consultation to teachers, therapists, and support staff on the impact of vision loss as well as educational accommodations, modifications, and strategies necessary for full access to the general core curriculum and the expanded core curriculum.
Prepare, obtain, and disseminate specialized materials and books – with an emphasis on developing and communicating timelines with appropriate personnel to ensure that materials are available when needed.
Be knowledgeable of state regulations and procedures for referrals, assessments, IEP development, and progress reports.
Consult with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding private and public agencies, schools, and resources within the community for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Participate in developing, coordinating, and/or providing the continuum of related services needed by students who are blind or visually impaired.
Collaborate with school technology personnel as well as agencies and vendors to assist in the assessment and use of assistive technology.
Maintain records of student assessments, IEPs, reviews, release forms, etc. following policies regarding confidentiality.
Maintain records of material and equipment requests, census information, etc.
Occasional Duties
Other related work as assigned by the RIVESP Program Coordinator and/or the Director of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of best practices for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Must be proficient in Grade II Braille and Nemeth Code.
Ability to conduct functional vision and learning media assessments of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Ability to develop, support, and monitor appropriate learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. This may include in-service training of school personnel, assisting with the training and monitoring of instructional assistants, and/or directly assisting the student in academic subjects and activities.
Knowledge of core general curriculum and expanded core curriculum.
Possession of technical skills in the use of assistive technology, computers, specialized devices, and effective instructional techniques.
Strong organizational, communication, and report writing skills as necessary in an itinerant model.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Education of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Certifications:
Eligible for Rhode Island Teacher Certification as a Teacher of Children who are blind and visually impaired.
Experience:
Experience with children who are blind or visually impaired.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to any adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental Questions
In order to improve Rhode Island College's advertising strategy, please let us know where you learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.) (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a bachelor's degree in education of children who are blind or visually impaired?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience working with children who are blind or visually impaired?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
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Posting Number
Posting Number NC00785
Benefits Eligible?
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Section
Section Academic Affairs
Number of Positions Available
Number of Positions Available 1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Posting Date
Posting Date 09/30/2025
Position Status
Position Status Grant-funded
Union Status
Union Status HUT
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants
Classification Information
Salary Grade / Rank
Salary Grade / Rank Not Applicable
Proposed Starting Salary Range
Proposed Starting Salary Range $57,513-$104,902
Full-time employee benefits include:
Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
As an Affir… The College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Department Name
Department Name Sherlock Center, Vision Education and Services Program
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time / Part Time Full-time
Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area
Full-time, calendar year,182 school days to include summer school schedule
Academic or Calendar Year
Academic or Calendar Year temporary
Number of Employees Supervised
Number of Employees Supervised 0
Position Overview
The Sherlock Center invites applications for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities. The individual will work as an itinerant vision educator conducting vision assessments, providing vision instruction and other duties assigned by the director. The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence driven and designed to advance policies, practices and research that improve the health, education, social and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. The mission of the Sherlock Center is to promote membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and the community.
Primary Purpose
This teacher will be responsible for direct specialized instruction as well as indirect services to students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3-21) as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in a variety of settings.
Assessment and Evaluation: obtain and interpret for the TEAM, all eye related information, conduct and interpret functional vision and learning media assessments, recommend and collaborate in additional assessments as needed (low vision, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological, speech and language, etc).
Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans as a member of the trans-disciplinary TEAM.
Provide direct, specialized instruction of developmental and compensatory skills as they relate to vision and visual impairment. These may include: Braille reading and writing (pre-Braille, Grade 1 and 2, Nemeth, etc), concept development, visual efficiency, print adaptations and learning devices, handwriting, typewriting, listening skills, study skills, tactual skills, communication development, motor development, activities of daily living, physical education, leisure and recreation, career education, and transition skills.
Provide training and consultation to teachers, therapists, and support staff on the impact of vision loss as well as educational accommodations, modifications, and strategies necessary for full access to the general core curriculum and the expanded core curriculum.
Prepare, obtain, and disseminate specialized materials and books – with an emphasis on developing and communicating timelines with appropriate personnel to ensure that materials are available when needed.
Be knowledgeable of state regulations and procedures for referrals, assessments, IEP development, and progress reports.
Consult with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding private and public agencies, schools, and resources within the community for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Participate in developing, coordinating, and/or providing the continuum of related services needed by students who are blind or visually impaired.
Collaborate with school technology personnel as well as agencies and vendors to assist in the assessment and use of assistive technology.
Maintain records of student assessments, IEPs, reviews, release forms, etc. following policies regarding confidentiality.
Maintain records of material and equipment requests, census information, etc.
Occasional Duties
Other related work as assigned by the RIVESP Program Coordinator and/or the Director of the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of best practices for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Must be proficient in Grade II Braille and Nemeth Code.
Ability to conduct functional vision and learning media assessments of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Ability to develop, support, and monitor appropriate learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. This may include in-service training of school personnel, assisting with the training and monitoring of instructional assistants, and/or directly assisting the student in academic subjects and activities.
Knowledge of core general curriculum and expanded core curriculum.
Possession of technical skills in the use of assistive technology, computers, specialized devices, and effective instructional techniques.
Strong organizational, communication, and report writing skills as necessary in an itinerant model.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Education of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Certifications:
Eligible for Rhode Island Teacher Certification as a Teacher of Children who are blind and visually impaired.
Experience:
Experience with children who are blind or visually impaired.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to any adverse environmental conditions.
Supplemental Questions
In order to improve Rhode Island College's advertising strategy, please let us know where you learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.) (Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a bachelor's degree in education of children who are blind or visually impaired?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience working with children who are blind or visually impaired?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Optional Documents Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8216 www.ric.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr