Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) - Recruitment of Vision Professionals

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Blind/Visually Impaired, Deafblind

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)

  • Educate students of all ages (birth - high school) in rural and urban communities.
  • Provide direct services to students and consultative services to families, teachers, medical personnel, and government agencies.
  • Teach reading and writing braille and support instruction in academic and daily life skills.
  • Instruct using a wide range of technology, such as apps designed for visual impairments, braille devices, accessibility features available on smartphones, tablets, computers, and more.

Academic Requirements

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI):

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
  • Initial teaching certification in elementary or secondary general or special education; elementary or secondary education (special education preferred, not required)

Financial Incentives

Both SFASU and TTU offer a service grant. Each university distributes funds according to its program guidelines, and it is a competitive process. For additional information contact advisors at the university of your choice.

Contacts

General information about becoming a TVI in Texas:

Contact: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
Email: outreach-certifcations@tsbvi.edu
TSBVI Professional Preparation Website 
Stephen F. Austin State University

Program Contact: Heather Munro
Email: omvi@sfasu.edu
SFASU TVI Website 
Stephen F. Austin State University

TVI Program Contact: Rona Pogrund
Email: pogrund@ttu.edu
TTU Sowell Center Website

Video Testimonials

Stephan Slawson

Stephan Slawson's Personal Story on Becoming a Vision Professional Stephan Slawson is both a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI) and a certified orientation and mobility specialist (COMS) in south Texas. Learn more about how Stephan was inspired to become a vision professional.

Sarah Williamson

Sarah Williamson's Personal Story on Becoming a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments Sarah Williamson shares how she became a teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI). She began her teaching career working with students with complex medical needs in the classroom and student's home. When she had a student with a visual impairment in her classroom, she began collaborating with the TVI to meet the student's educational needs. After this experience, Sarah was hooked and became a TVI!