Teacher of Visually Impaired in Elgin, IL

Soliant; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental

Job summary

Soliant is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to support Pre-K to transition-age students in a district near Elgin, IL. This on-site, full-time contract runs August 27, 2026 through June 9, 2027, with potential part-time consideration for the right candidates.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, shaping best practices, and advocating for essential resources to elevate student learning outcomes across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a valid endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments.
• Master’s Degree in the field.
• Minimum of 5 years of school-based experience working with students who are visually impaired.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Must successfully complete fingerprinting for credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vision-related services to students across multiple schools as an itinerant specialist.
• Support families, educators, and the Vision Related Services Department.
• Mentor and train new and returning staff to ensure exemplary service.
• Guide staff in best practices, problem‑solving, and advocacy for resource access.
• Collaborate with other professionals to optimize student learning outcomes.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Fingerprinting

Education

Master’s Degree in the field

PEL license with VI endorsement

Job description

Make a significant impact by providing vital support and expertise to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites in a dynamic school district near Elgin, IL. This full-time, contract opportunity runs from August 27, 2026, through June 9, 2027, with the possibility of part-time consideration for the right candidates. As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, you'll serve students from Pre-K through transition ages, working widely with both individuals and groups.

The role is entirely on-site, offering the chance to build authentic relationships and directly enrich the learning environment. As a Vision Related Services Leader, you’ll extend your reach by mentoring staff, shaping best practices, and advocating for the resources essential to student and district success.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a valid endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments.
• Master’s Degree in the field.
• Minimum of 5 years of school-based experience working with students who are visually impaired.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Must successfully complete fingerprinting for credentialing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver vision-related services to students across multiple schools as an itinerant specialist.
• Support families, educators, and the Vision Related Services Department.
• Mentor and train new and returning staff to ensure exemplary service.
• Guide staff in best practices, problem‑solving, and advocacy for resource access.
• Collaborate with other professionals to optimize student learning outcomes.

Why Apply?

In this influential position, you’ll shape students’ educational journeys and improve services for visually impaired learners. If you’re passionate about driving change and supporting colleagues while delivering high-caliber instruction, your expertise is needed.

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.50 to $50.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.