• Teacher for the Visually Impaired

    Amergis (San Jose, CA)


    Teacher for the Visually Impaired | Full-Time | School Setting | California | 20 Weeks

     

    Amergis Educational Staffing is hiring a full-time Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) to support students across three campuses: Elementary, Middle, and High School in a California school setting. The role begins ASAP and runs through the end of the school year.

    Position Overview

    + Location: San Jose, California

    + Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, and High School

    + Schedule: 40 hours/week (split between three campuses)

    + Start Date: January 4, 2026

    + End Date: End of school year

    + Modality: In-person

    + Interview Format: In-person or virtual

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, or Visual Impairment (required)

    + Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through ACVREP, including:

    + Completion of an approved educational program

    + 350+ hour internship

    + Passing the certification exam

    + Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

    + Ability to write and teach Braille to students

    + Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master’s degree in Special Education or Visual Impairment

    + Experience working with students who have visual impairments in a school setting

    + Familiarity with assistive technology and adaptive devices

     

    RuthieShonborn

     

    National Recruitment Manager

    Office: 813-371-5199

    [email protected]

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.