Teacher of the Blind Visually Impaired

About the role

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK-12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the educational process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services while creating meaningful connections within collaborative learning environments.

Position details: Full-time, approximately 37-39 hours per week; assignment length September 2026‑May 2027; serving elementary or elementary‑high school grades; located in West Dundee, Illinois; on‑site, in‑person setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct and consultative educational services to students who are blind or visually impaired
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Conducting educational and vision-related assessments within the scope of the TVI role
• Evaluating student performance and monitoring progress toward IEP goals
• Providing specialized instruction based on each student's individual needs
• Supporting student access to curriculum, instructional materials, technology, and the educational environment
• Addressing skills related to the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), as appropriate to individual student needs
• Adapting instructional strategies and materials to support students with varying levels of vision and learning needs
• Providing case management services, as assigned
• Completing timely and accurate documentation, reports, progress monitoring, and educational records
• Participating in IEP meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Collaborating with parents, teachers, special education staff, therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, and other school professionals
• Providing guidance and support to classroom staff regarding instructional strategies and accommodations for students with visual impairments
• Supporting students in developing independence, self-advocacy, access, and transition-related skills
• Creating a welcoming, safe, and productive learning environment that supports student participation and independence

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or higher, in Special Education or a related field
• Current or eligible Illinois Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Visual Impairments
• Meets Illinois applicable Basic Skills Requirement
• Experience working with children or young adults who are blind or visually impaired
• School-based experience preferred
• Experience supporting high school and/or transition-age students is a plus
• Knowledge of specialized instructional approaches and accommod