K-12 Visually Impaired Educator - Braille & Mobility Specialist

Point Quest; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Spread pay option

Paid sick time

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

CEU/license and tuition reimbursement

Quarterly appreciation gifts

Job summary

Point Quest Group is hiring a part-time Teacher for the Visually Impaired in Evanston, IL. The role requires an Illinois PEL with TVI endorsement and a Bachelor's degree. You will assess students, develop IEPs, and deliver direct instruction in Braille, mobility, and adaptive skills.

You will collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to support student access to education and foster independence, including curriculum development and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License with Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Endorsement is required.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' visual functioning and needs using criterion and norm-referenced tests.
• Develop and implement IEPs with measurable goals.
• Teach Braille, orientation and mobility, and use of visual aids.
• Facilitate integration into regular education and provide curriculum support and resources.
• Document progress and ensure compliance with state regulations and timelines.

Skills

Braille reading

Braille writing

Orientation and mobility

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PEL - Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Endorsement

Tools

Braille technology

Job description

Point Quest Group is hiring a part-time Teacher for the Visually Impaired in Evanston, IL. The role requires an Illinois PEL with TVI endorsement and a Bachelor's degree. You will assess students, develop IEPs, and deliver direct instruction in Braille, mobility, and adaptive skills.

You will collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to support student access to education and foster independence, including curriculum development and documentation duties.