Itinerant Teacher

What it means

A specialist teacher who travels between schools to provide consultative or direct support. Common roles include teacher of the blind / visually impaired, teacher of the deaf / hard of hearing, and autism specialist. Usually serves multiple schools in a board, working with students, classroom teachers, and families.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: canada, general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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