Early Intervention Teacher

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired•Glenview, IL

92d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Developmental-Vision Therapist (DT-V) or Developmental Therapist will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the developmental/educational needs of children (birth-three years of age) with visual impairments by developing unique instructional strategies to support children & family to meet the individualized family plan. This is a part-time position requiring travel within Chicago and surrounding southern, west, and northern suburbs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
State of Illinois Early Intervention credential as Developmental Vision Therapist or Developmental Therapist required.
Ability to travel within diverse populations from client to client.

Nice To Haves

(Illinois LBS 1 Certification) with Type 10 or emphasis in vision or Teacher of the Visually Impaired preferred.
State of Illinois endorsement in blind/visual impairment preferred.
Bilingual candidate in Spanish/English preferred.
One-year experience in responsible, self-motivated setting preferred.
Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, and multi-disabled children.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services through each session with the child and the family to support and develop instruction through a modeling and coaching method.
Maintain records and update documentation of observations, progress and ongoing instruction in permanent file and required data/information the Early Intervention system.
Attend the child’s individual family plan (IFSP) and collaborate in early intervention team therapists for the children/families on individual caseload.
Provide necessary documentation during transition from early intervention to next educational setting at three years of age as well as collaborate with the scheduled meetings, discharge and exit meetings.
Attend and participate in scheduled Lighthouse staff meetings.
Participation in related seminars, conferences, and in-services to remain current with practices and advances in the field.
Provide parents with resources that could be helpful to meet the medical, developmental needs of their child (e.g. respite care, public aid, Department of Education, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.