Teacher of the Blind Visually Impaired
About The Position
TheraPeds Partners is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in Elgin, Illinois. This is an on-site, school-based role serving PreK–12 students who are blind or visually impaired. The position provides specialized instruction, accommodations, and support to promote students’ access, independence, and meaningful participation in education. The opportunity includes guaranteed hours, designated evaluation, documentation, and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district. Work follows the teacher/school calendar, at 36–38 hours per week. TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization that partners with schools and supports providers with educational, clinical, administrative, and professional resources. Employment and independent contractor opportunities may be available; compensation, benefits, classification, and assignment terms depend on eligibility and the applicable agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Special Education, Visual Impairments, Education, or a related field.
- Active or eligible New Hampshire educator certification or endorsement for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.
- Knowledge of Braille, assistive technology, accessible materials, and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.
- Knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, eligibility, and special education services.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Good organization and time-management skills.
- Comfort with educational and assistive technology.
- Ability to complete required background clearances.
- Ability to perform physical functions necessary for assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, lifting or carrying instructional materials or equipment, and working with students in classroom, campus, vocational, transition-related, and community-based environments, subject to assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- School-based experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and consultative Teacher of the Visually Impaired services.
- Develop and implement IEP goals and specialized instruction.
- Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments.
- Support skills within the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
- Provide Braille and tactile learning instruction when appropriate.
- Adapt instructional materials and recommend accommodations.
- Support assistive technology and accessible educational materials.
- Monitor student progress and complete required documentation.
- Participate in evaluations, IEPs, eligibility processes, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, therapists, and special education teams.
- Consult with school staff regarding visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies.
- Support transition and independence skills according to individual student needs.
Benefits
- Guaranteed hours.
- Designated evaluation, documentation, and planning time.
- Manageable caseload.
- Educational and administrative support.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
- Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
- Eligible W-2 employees may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Eligible W-2 employees may receive a 401(k).
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Job Type
Full-time
