Part-Time
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Posted on 8/18/2026
Elizabeth Seton Children's
Nonprofit pediatric care, education, rehabilitation
Compensation Overview
$150/hr
Yonkers, NY, USA
In Person
Work may occur at family residences, day care centers, and public school buildings throughout the community.
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- A Master’s Degree in Special Education or a related field is required.
- Permanent New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and in Special Education is required.
- Completion of a special education practicum with a specialization in blind or visually impaired students is required.
- Experience with children with orthopedic, developmental, and/or multiple impairments, especially vision-related impairments, is required.
- The candidate must read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
- The candidate must meet all health standards and regulatory requirements, including the employer’s medical and physical examination requirements.
- The candidate must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 35 pounds.
- The candidate must be able to perform tasks that may involve exposure to children’s blood or body fluids.
- The candidate must be able to assist in evacuating children when necessary.
- The candidate must hold a valid driver’s license and travel safely throughout the community.
- The candidate must be able to work in family residences, day care centers, and public school buildings.
- Develop and implement specialized instruction programs for assigned individual children from infancy through school age based on their Individualized Education Program goals.
- Conduct individual evaluations to determine recommendations for Teacher of the Visually Impaired services.
- Design and implement curricula based on individual needs, child development knowledge, and specialized techniques for visually impaired students.
- Work individually with students at both campuses in classroom or treatment-room settings according to Individualized Education Program mandates.
- Maintain compliance with daily session notes, progress reports, and other required records.
- Work with parents, teaching staff, and other professionals to enhance students’ use of vision and minimize the impact of visual impairments on learning.
- Participate in meetings and conferences with parents and school districts regarding students’ progress and welfare.
- Perform functional vision evaluations and prepare written reports reflecting current knowledge of visual impairments and child development.
- Communicate evaluation results effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Participate in creating and implementing individual and school-wide professional development plans aligned with New York State Teaching Standards.
- Complete related-service billing, progress notes, and documentation according to established deadlines.
- Follow customer service, quality improvement, professional development, environmental safety, infection control, confidentiality, and corporate compliance procedures.
- Attend mandatory in-service training to maintain regulatory compliance and best practices when working with students and families.
- Perform other tasks supporting school operations as assigned by school administration.
Elizabeth Seton Children’s is a network of non-profit centers that provides integrated, long‑term care for children with complex medical needs through three linked services: a medical center, a special education school, and a rehabilitation center. Families access coordinated, holistic care from multidisciplinary teams that address medical treatment, education, therapy, and daily living in a unified setting. The organization emphasizes a family-based culture, respect, and determination to help children lead a full life, with services designed to support growth for both children and staff. Its goal is to create possibilities for children and their families by delivering seamless, comprehensive care and by offering career opportunities that contribute to that mission.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 Children’s Dream Foundation funding added 15 FluidFlo percussors for respiratory care.
- May 2026 Toy Foundation grants expanded adaptive play equipment and virtual-reality therapy.
- Leadership appointments and a 5-star CMS rating support recruiting, referrals, and donor confidence.
What critics are saying
- CMS and state inspections still show citations; the next survey window opens November 2026.
- The 2028 center depends on ongoing fundraising, exposing execution risk if donations slow.
- Medicaid-certified care creates reimbursement pressure; any rate cuts squeeze staffing and capital spending.
What makes Elizabeth Seton Children's unique
- Only 169-bed nonprofit US center dedicated to medically complex children and young adults.
- Operates three integrated services: residential care, school, and rehabilitation across Yonkers and White Plains.
- Sponsors a $156 million, HUD-financed young adult center planned for 2028, unlike nursing homes.
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Grant Support from The Children's Dream Foundation. June 18, 2026 With Grant Support from The Children's Dream Foundation, Elizabeth Seton Children's Center Expands Respiratory Care Program with 15 FluidFlo Processors Elizabeth Seton Children's Center announced that it has received a grant from The Children's Dream Foundation (CDF), an organization dedicated to improving the quality and delivery of medical and health-related services, especially emergency services, to children in the Hudson Valley. The award of $8,500 from The Children's Dream Foundation has been used to purchase 15 FluidFlo 2500 Pneumatic Hand-Held Percussors for Elizabeth Seton Children's Center in Yonkers, a post-acute center that serves 169 children and young adults with complex medical conditions. The devices provide highly effective chest physiotherapy, helping to loosen and mobilize build up in the lungs so it can be cleared more easily. The result is improved breathing, enhanced pulmonary health and greater comfort for children with complex respiratory conditions. "Many of our children face significant respiratory challenges and depend on therapies that help keep their lungs clear and healthy," said Yelena Yadgarova, Director of Respiratory Services. "The FluidFlo Percussor delivers gentle, targeted chest therapy using percussion that is both highly effective and comfortable for our residents. Because the device is lightweight, portable and easy to use, our respiratory therapists, nurses and even family members can provide consistent therapy wherever it's needed. We are deeply grateful to CDF for helping us expand access to this important treatment and further strengthening the respiratory care we provide every day." Among the children benefiting from FluidFlo therapy is Chelsea Lopez, a 20-year-old resident who relies on the treatment to help manage chronic respiratory challenges. Because Chelsea has limited mobility and a tracheostomy, she is unable to clear lung secretions through movement alone. FluidFlo therapy helps move secretions throughout her lungs, making it easier for caregivers to maintain her respiratory health and support faster recovery when illness occurs. The targeted percussion therapy helps open affected areas of her lungs, speeds recovery and reduces discomfort. Chelsea finds the therapy comforting and, in her words, "It's my favorite!" The FluidFlo devices complement other advanced respiratory technologies previously granted by The Children's Dream Foundation, including a Volara System and funding toward the purchase of a VOCSN Multifunction Ventilator, both of which remain in regular use at the children's center. "These new FluidFlo devices will allow more residents to receive timely, effective treatment that supports their breathing and improves their quality of life," Yadgarova said. "We are fortunate to have a longstanding partnership with CDF. Their generosity continues to bring innovative respiratory therapies and equipment to our children." Do you have any questions? Please contact Setonchildrens at 1 (833) 63-SETON