Job Position:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired, full-time, 2025-26 School Year (IL PEL REQUIRED) Location : Romeoville, IL 60446 SIGN ON BONUS: $2000

Job Responsibilities: To provide direct instruction, technical support and skills; this includes providing appropriate tools, materials and curricular support as well as help in functional areas of daily living and vocational areas.

Provide appropriate, individualized instruction to each student on the caseload

Develop lesson plans and schedules that meet the goals of each student

Provide consultation and assistance to mainstream teachers as to physical and instructional modifications needed for each student in the mainstream

Establish open, frequent communication with parents, and all related and mainstream staff

Present appropriate and specific information of student’s progress towards goals, including evaluative and progress data at IEPs and Eligibility Determinations.

Complete and present detailed functional vision evaluation

Demonstrate ability to implement technical skills for the visually impaired including: Reading and teaching Braille

Teaching students to use appropriate low vision aids and tools to maximize their functional vision

Ability to teach signature and slate and stylus

Interpreting medical reports and helping student and family to understand the student’s vision loss at an appropriate level

Ability to develop and implement appropriate individual and classroom behavior management skills/programs

Coordinate and create materials in the student’s preferred media

Assist student to develop appropriate social and independent skills across the curriculum

Participate in appropriate staff meetings to review and discuss student needs and progress, and participate in professional development meetings as requested

Required Qualifications Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed as Teacher of Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

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