Job Description:

Supplemental Health Care is a national hiring partner for schools across the United States. We work with districts in more than 24 states to hire thousands of school professionals every year. Currently, we’re in need of a Teacher for the Visually Impaired to work in a school located in Cortland, Illinois. Teacher of the Visually Impaired Contract Details:

• $50 – $54 an hour
• 2025-2026 School Year
• Bonus: $3,000 Assignment Bonus for new SHC employees
• Hours per week: Full-time
• Start Date: August 2025
• End Date: June 2026
• Location: In-person
• Details: Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Vision Itinerant) to cover various schools in DeKalb, Sycamore, St. Charles, and/or Rockford.
• Early Childhood through High school Caseload options
• Part time and full time options available
• You may be asked to travel between school locations
  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assess students and provide therapeutic interventions with the goal of maximizing students’ ability to benefit from educational programs and opportunities
• Review and evaluate effectiveness of interventions and modify interventions and ISP/IEP as needed
• Maintain appropriate documentation including written reports with detailed information to guide educational plan
• Confer and collaborate with the interdisciplinary education team, parents, and community agencies; assist with the coordination and provision of services
• Maintain and share a working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and strategies in special education
• Knowledge of Braille, vision assessment instruments and procedures, and low vision aids
  At SHC, we prioritize students’ well-being above all, offering a broad range of benefits, programs, and support services to help you succeed in your role. With over 2,000 school professionals on staff, we consistently receive a 9 out of 10 rating for service and support. SHC has earned the prestigious “Best of Staffing” award multiple times, based on feedback from an independent survey partner, Clearly Rated. In addition to competitive benefits, we also provide abundant career growth and mentorship opportunities. Join SHC for the school employer experience you’ve been looking for.
  Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Teacher of the Visually Impaired opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the options we have available in Illinois.
  Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
• SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.

Requirements:

• Must have a Professional Educator License (PEL) from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (228)
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a school setting
  Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans. SHC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Contractor, please send an e-mail to or call (888) 265-2068 to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.
  Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192, Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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