Teacher of the Blind Visually Impaired

TheraPeds • Gilberts, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) for the 2026–2027 school year in Gilberts, Illinois. This is a full-time, school-based, on-site opportunity serving PreK–12 students. The position includes guaranteed hours, designated documentation and planning time, a manageable caseload, and support from TheraPeds and the school district.

The TVI provides specialized instruction, accommodations, and support to students who are blind or visually impaired to promote educational access, independence, and meaningful participation. Services may be direct or consultative and include developing and implementing IEP goals, conducting functional vision and learning media assessments, supporting Expanded Core Curriculum skills, and providing Braille and tactile learning instruction when appropriate. The role also supports assistive technology and accessible educational materials, monitors student progress, and completes required documentation.

The TVI participates in evaluations, IEPs, eligibility processes, and multidisciplinary team meetings. The role collaborates with families, teachers, orientation and mobility specialists, therapists, and special education teams, and consults with school staff about visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies. The TVI also supports transition and independence skills according to individual student needs.

Compensation is listed as $50–$65 per hour, with 36–38 guaranteed hours per week, following the teacher/school calendar. W-2 employment benefits are available to eligible employees; 1099 independent contractor opportunities may also be available. Specific compensation, benefits, classification, and assignment terms are subject to the applicable agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education, Visual Impairments, Education, or a related field.
• Active or eligible Illinois educator certification/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 needed 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 engaging with students in classroom, campus, vocational, and transition-related environments.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience preferred.

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 instruction in Braille and tactile learning 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, O&M specialists, therapists, and special education teams.
• Consult with school staff regarding visual access, classroom modifications, and instructional strategies.
• Support transition and independence skills based on individual student needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include benefit resources and flexibility associated with independent contractor status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time