Teacher of the Visually Impaired
About the job
- Candidates must hold, or be eligible to immediately hold, active authorization from the Colorado Department of Education to provide services for students with visual impairments.
- A Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in special education visual impairment, or its equivalent as determined by the CDE, is required.
- Successful completion of an approved program for special education specialists: visually impaired from a regionally accredited institution, including all prescribed field experience requirements, is required.
- Provide individualized instruction to students with visual impairments in braille reading and writing, assistive technology, visual efficiency, and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments; write, implement, and monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, and parents to adapt classroom materials, modify assignments, and implement necessary accommodations.
- Ensure classroom environments are physically and instructionally accessible for students with visual impairments.
- Candidates who hold a dual certification or endorsement as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist are highly preferred, though this is not a strict requirement for the Teacher of the Visually Impaired role.
About the company
Tutor Me Education runs high-dosage tutoring for K-12 students, partnering with school districts and families to address learning loss. It offers in-person and virtual sessions in one-on-one or small groups, starting with assessments to build individualized, data-driven learning plans. Their core tutoring concentrates on math and literacy, with added SEL support and STEAM enrichment, and aligns curricula with state standards while monitoring progress to adjust instruction. The company differentiates itself through district partnerships, credentialed teachers, and regular data-driven adjustments, aiming to scale tutoring across schools and raise student achievement by reducing learning gaps.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tutor Me Education still claims serving 150+ districts on its August 2026 site.
- Its August 2026 reading and high-dosage pages show continued product expansion.
- The company keeps emphasizing data-driven reporting, which district buyers value for accountability.
What critics are saying
- ESSER-funded demand faded by 2026, squeezing district budgets and renewal rates.
- The site shows no open jobs in July 2026, hinting at hiring freeze or contraction.
- Districts can replace Tutor Me Education with in-house tutors, making contract loss existential.
What makes Tutor Me Education unique
- Tutor Me Education combines in-person, virtual, tutoring, therapy, and enrichment under one platform.
- Its district reporting gives leaders usage and student-performance visibility across stakeholders.
- NSSA badge and LAUSD positioning signal a research-based, school-aligned tutoring brand.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Referral Bonus