Teacher for the Visually Impaired | Des Plaines, Illinois
Embark on a meaningful opportunity supporting students with visual impairments in a dynamic educational setting. This full-time contract role (37.5 hours per week) is based on-site, covering multiple school sites within a well-regarded district near Des Plaines, IL. As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), you will work with students ranging from Pre-K to transition age, acting as a Vision Related Services Leader and providing guidance, mentoring, and essential support not only to students and families, but to educators and staff within the district’s Vision Related Services Department.
Qualifications & Desired Experience
- Active Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments
- Master’s Degree in a related field
- Minimum of five years’ school-based experience as a TVI
- Expertise in best practices for instructing visually impaired students
- Strong mentoring, coaching, and leadership abilities
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and advocate for necessary resources
- Completion of required fingerprinting for credentialing
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality vision-related instruction and services to students across multiple school locations
- Provide leadership within the Vision Related Services Department, offering training, professional support, and guidance to both new and returning staff
- Mentor and coach fellow educators to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes
- Engage with students’ families, supporting them in understanding their child’s needs and progress
- Collaborate with school teams to ensure accommodations and resources are appropriately implemented
This valuable itinerant role offers exposure to a range of age groups and the chance to make a real impact by leading and supporting educational initiatives for students with visual impairments. If you’re passionate about education and ready for an engaging leadership opportunity, submit your application today and help shape brighter futures for students with visual impairments!
Compensation for this position ranges from $30.50 to $50.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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