TVI & Vision Services Lead (Itinerant)

ProCare Therapy; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

ProCare Therapy in Elgin, IL seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to deliver direct vision services itinerantly across multiple school sites for Pre-K through transition-aged students. The role also involves mentoring staff and guiding best practices within the Vision Related Services Department.

The incumbent will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with families and educators, and help create resources to empower students and staff while ensuring on-site presence and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Active Professional Educators License (PEL) with endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments.
• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of school-based experience working with visually impaired students.
• Expertise in providing direct instruction and adapting curriculum.
• Fingerprinting and time-sensitive credentialing required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct vision services and support to students on an itinerant basis.
• Mentor, coach, and train new and returning department staff.
• Provide expert guidance in best practices and problem-solving.
• Partner with families, educators, and specialists to foster student growth.
• Support the Vision Related Services Department in enhancing resources and advocacy.
• Effectively manage caseload spanning Pre-K to transition-aged students.

Skills

PEL with VI endorsement

Mentoring skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

ProCare Therapy in Elgin, IL seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to deliver direct vision services itinerantly across multiple school sites for Pre-K through transition-aged students. The role also involves mentoring staff and guiding best practices within the Vision Related Services Department.

The incumbent will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with families and educators, and help create resources to empower students and staff while ensuring on-site presence and stakeholder