Itinerant Vision Impaired Education Specialist

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 invites applications for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to support students with vision loss within the itinerant program. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with families, and alignment to IEP goals in a school setting.

The nine‑month position involves evaluation interpretation, team participation, progress reporting, and close coordination with school staff to ensure access to learning for students with visual impairments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement in Vision Impairment.
• Highly Qualified under state and federal guidelines.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Interpret vision evaluations and related reports.
• Collaborate with health services to provide information about vision impairment.
• Modify classroom assignments and tests for caseload students.
• Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents and staff.
• Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings.
• Enter diagnostic information into data-based screens and create hard copy of diagnostic report.
• Be a case manager for IEP and oversee implementation of services.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Vision impairment knowledge

Team collaboration

Assessment & IEP skills

Special education experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PEL Vision Impairment endorsement

Highly Qualified

Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 invites applications for a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to support students with vision loss within the itinerant program. The role emphasizes individualized instruction, collaboration with families, and alignment to IEP goals in a school setting.

The nine‑month position involves evaluation interpretation, team participation, progress reporting, and close coordination with school staff to ensure access to learning for students with visual impairments.