District - Itinerant Teacher Visually Impaired​/Orientation & Mobility Specialist

Position: District - Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired / Orientation & Mobility Specialist

What Deerfield 109 is All About...

Where challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environments ignite curiosity.

The Role of the Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired / Orientation & Mobility Specialist in Deerfield 109 DEERFIELD 109 - MISSION

Where challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environments ignite curiosity.

DEERFIELD 109 - VISION

We will develop each student to be emotionally resilient, socially skilled, and academically prepared by forging connections within, across, and beyond our classrooms, and by embracing each student's uniqueness.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TITLE: District - Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired / Orientation & Mobility Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Student Services

LICENSURE: IL Professional Educator License (PEL) or Licensure in Orientation and Mobility

ENDORSEMENT: Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired

CLASSIFICATION: At Will

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

PRIOR

EXPERIENCE:

Successful internship

EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Director of Student Services and/or Building Level Administration using the agreed upon evaluation tool.

DATES:

AVAILABILITY: One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time

PLACEMENT: District Assignment

WORK CALENDAR: Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

The district is seeking a full time Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) / Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Specialist who provides specialized instruction and consultative services to students with visual impairments across district schools. The itinerant teacher will collaborate with families, general and special education staff, and related service providers to support student access, independence, and academic success in inclusive educational settings.

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct and consultative instructional services to students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities.
• Deliver Orientation & Mobility instruction to support safe, independent travel within school and community.
• Conduct functional vision assessments, learning media assessments, and O&M evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and IDEA requirements.
• Knowledge of specialized instructional areas including braille instruction, assistive technology, sensory efficiency, expanded core curriculum (ECC), and orientation and mobility skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Provide staff training and consultation regarding visual impairments, accommodations, and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) requirements.
• Travel between school sites as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• IL Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement for a Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired.
• Licensure in Orientation and Mobility is preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and service delivery models for students with visual impairments.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to travel between buildings.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Knowledge:
The employee must have foundational knowledge of the educational implications of visual impairment across early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary levels. Knowledge of K-12 curriculum standards, instructional modifications, and accommodations for students who are blind or visually impaired. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and behavior supports for diverse learners.

Ability:
Ability to deliver individualized and small-group instruction in general education classrooms, special education settings, and community environments; manage a diverse itinerant caseload across multiple school sites while maintaining accurate documentation and timelines; collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special educators, administrators, related service providers, and families; maintain sustained attention, sound judgement, and mental flexibility in dynamic school environments;…