Also called: TVI, Vision teacher
Teaches blind and low-vision students skills like Braille, using screen readers, and accessing schoolwork.
TVIs travel between schools teaching Braille reading and writing, adapting textbooks and graphs, and showing students how to use magnifiers and talking technology. Few people know this job exists, so demand is high.
Estimate based on BLS special education teachers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's with specialized certification in visual impairments.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Special Education, Visual Impairment Studies.
Growing about average. Severe shortage nationwide.
Low risk for 10 years. AI image description and screen readers give students more tools; teaching Braille and adapting materials stay specialized human work.
Classes: Psychology, Computer applications, Child development CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2050.
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