Vision Therapy Educator for VI Students

Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 hour vacation per 35 hours worked

1 hour sick time per 35 hours worked

Employee recognition events

Company matched 401(k) plan

Paid respite year-round

Job summary

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to provide vision therapy services within the Children’s Development Center. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families to support visual-spatial development for students with vision impairments.

The position requires a TVI certification and Illinois licensure, plus a commitment to serving Chicago’s underserved children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an approved field with TVI emphasis.
• Illinois Professional Educator License as TVI.
• 2-3 years’ experience in special education environments preferred.
• Commitment to serving underserved children with vision impairments in Chicago and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities

• Exercises leadership for visual/access education and presentation of learning material for visually impaired or blind students.
• Explains visual aspects of care and presentation to teachers and staff and cooperates to maintain classrooms and equipment.
• Implements a therapeutic-educational program for visually impaired or blind students.
• Collaborates with therapists and staff in planning individual educational programs.
• Plans activities and prepares a schedule within program objectives.
• Maintains relationships with staff to strengthen the total program.
• Discusses programs with families and stakeholders to support students across environments.
• Performs diagnostic studies with program consultants.
• Presents agency services to community and professional groups as appropriate.
• Maintains records and writes accurate student reports.
• Participates in professional development and agency seminars.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with a major as Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job description

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to provide vision therapy services within the Children’s Development Center. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families to support visual-spatial development for students with vision impairments.

The position requires a TVI certification and Illinois licensure, plus a commitment to serving Chicago’s underserved children.