Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments

Description

Founded in 1979 by a group of dedicated, hands-on, and highly regarded pediatric therapists, Children's Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. We partner with families to celebrate where each child is today and work together toward who they can become.

We offer family-centered early child developmental services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as play-based, child-led early childhood special education. For more than four decades, our commitment has endured through strong partnerships, thoughtful innovation, and care that centers each child and family.

Children's Therapy Center is looking for a compassionate and experienced Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments to join our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) team. This position serves infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with blindness or visual impairments and their families throughout South King County. The TVI collaborates with families, ESIT providers, community partners, and educational systems to ensure children receive individualized, developmentally appropriate vision services that support participation in daily routines and family priorities.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities 

• Participate as a member of interdisciplinary ESIT teams to evaluate children's vision-related needs and contribute to the development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). 
• Provide direct vision services to infants and toddlers with blindness or visual impairments in accordance with ESIT and Part C regulations. 
• Conduct functional vision assessments and make recommendations that support child development and family priorities. 
• Monitor child progress and collaborate with families and team members to adjust intervention strategies as needed. 
• Support transition planning from ESIT services to preschool and school-age programs. 
• Provide consultation and guidance to ESIT providers regarding best practices for serving children with visual impairments, including cortical visual impairment (CVI). 
• Collaborate with Family Resources Coordinators, school districts, healthcare providers, Washington Sensory Disabilities Services, Washington State School for the Blind, and other community partners. 
• Assist teams in identifying vision concerns, implementing appropriate screening practices, and accessing specialized resources. 
• Utilize technology and remote consultation strategies when appropriate to support equitable service access. 
• Assist with identifying service gaps and emerging needs related to vision services for infants and toddlers. 
• Participate in training, professional development, and community outreach activities that support families and ESIT providers. 
• Provide education and coaching to families and professionals regarding visual impairment, child development, and intervention strategies. 
• Contribute to program planning and quality improvement efforts. 
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, service records, and progress reports. 
• Collect and maintain required data to support program evaluation, quality management, and funding requirements. 
• Complete reports and other documentation required by Children's Therapy Center, funding entities, and regulatory agencies. 
• Participate in meetings, workshops, conferences, and team activities as assigned. 

Demonstrable Experience and Other Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or related field with endorsement as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). 
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate. 
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. 
• Experience providing services to infants and toddlers with visual impairments and their families. 
• Knowledge of early childhood development and family-centered intervention practices. 
• Knowledge of ESIT/Part C regulations and early intervention best practices. 
• Minimum Prerequisites 
• Ability to pass Washington State and federal background checks. 
• Valid Washington State driver's license and current automobile insurance. 
• Access to a dependable personal vehicle. 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems. 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills. 
• Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend, and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view. 
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities. 
• Ability to anticipate potential challenges and adjust to changes as needed. 
• Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals. 
• Demonstrated ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view. 
• Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted. 
• Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learn and grow in proactive and respectful ways. 

Other Information 

Schedule/Worksite 

This position operates onsite, in-person, and is available full-time, 40 hours per week. Candidates available for part-time hours are also encouraged to apply. 

The role involves regular travel between office locations and community settings, including visits to family homes and other natural environments throughout South King County. 

What We Offer 

Children's Therapy Center offers equitable, competitive pay based on job-related experience and education. The pay range for this position is $41.39-$59.79, depending on relevant background and qualifications.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; and continuing education support for eligible employees. Employees may enroll in our retirement plan starting with their first paycheck, with employer contributions beginning after one year of service.

Children's Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge, and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity and a growth mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and our values, Children's Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.