Job Description
TWO VACANCIES Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Services E1B Education Campus West Seneca, NY Assignment: Itinerant Annual Salary: $47,533-$54,749* PLUS $1,750 Masters Stipend Subject to increase upon settlement of CBA Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM Exceptional package including but not limited to: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES Paid annual Holidays Generous Paid Personal/Sick time Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%) Medical Insurance waiver allowance Life insurance at NO cost to you FSA plan Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NYS Retirement System 403b AND 457 retirement plans Job Responsibilities: Erie 1 BOCES is seeking two qualified and dedicated Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) for the 2026-2027 school year. These positions support students across our 19 component school districts and require flexibility, collaboration, and a strong commitment to meeting diverse student needs. Teachers of the Visually Impaired provide specialized vision services to students in accordance with their IEP or 504 Plan mandates. TVIs play a critical role in ensuring students with visual impairments can access their educational environment and curriculum effectively. Assesses students, both informally and formally, in order to provide an individualized classroom program. Designs plans and appropriate activities to reach individual pupil IE.P.'s. Provides an individualized education program for visually impaired students consistent with state education mandates and the program's goals and requirements. Establishes a classroom environment that provides for the student's social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students. Assists and counsels students in making realistic assessments of their abilities in establishing educational and/or career goals. Keeps attendance records and other reports/records pertinent to the program. Provides, when warranted, continuous consultation and/or management outside of the classroom to appropriate personnel. Provides assistance to students with regular class assignments. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the school's program. Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers and staff who have students with disabilities interpreting their abilities, disabilities, and meeting the individual needs of the student. Assists other professional staff members in identifying, recommending, and resolving psychological or disciplinary actions unique to the student. Confers frequently with parents, professional staff members, building level social/emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual potential. When appropriate, coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job training programs involving students with disabilities. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of teaching and/or specific area(s) of expertise. Job Qualifications Must hold valid NYS Teacher Certification for Teacher of the Visually Impaired Masters degree in Education required Experience working with students with visual impairments preferred Must be willing and able to travel within Erie 1 BOCES component districts Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently as an itinerant service provider while maintaining collaboration with school teams Erie 1 BOCES offers a collaborative and supportive environment where professionals are valued for their expertise and commitment to student success. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality, student-centered services. Position Start Date: 09/01/2026 Job Number: 0526-0008