Job Description
Job Description
Job Position: Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Part-time, 2025-26 School Year
Location: Romeoville, IL 60446
Job Responsibilities:
To provide direct instruction, technical support and skills; this includes providing appropriate tools, materials and curricular support as well as help in functional areas of daily living and vocational areas.
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Provide appropriate, individualized instruction to each student on the caseload
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Develop lesson plans and schedules that meet the goals of each student
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Provide consultation and assistance to mainstream teachers as to physical and instructional modifications needed for each student in the mainstream
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Establish open, frequent communication with parents, and all related and mainstream staff
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Present appropriate and specific information of student’s progress towards goals, including evaluative and progress data at IEPs and Eligibility Determinations.
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Complete and present detailed functional vision evaluation
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Demonstrate ability to implement technical skills for the visually impaired including: Reading and teaching Braille
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Teaching students to use appropriate low vision aids and tools to maximize their functional vision
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Ability to teach signature and slate and stylus
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Interpreting medical reports and helping student and family to understand the student’s vision loss at an appropriate level
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Ability to develop and implement appropriate individual and classroom behavior management skills/programs
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Coordinate and create materials in the student’s preferred media
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Assist student to develop appropriate social and independent skills across the curriculum
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Participate in appropriate staff meetings to review and discuss student needs and progress, and participate in professional development meetings as requested
Required Qualifications
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Professional Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed as Teacher of Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
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