Teacher of Visually Impaired

Belleville, Illinois

Two TVI Positions (1 for 2025-2026 and 1 for 2026-2027 School Year)

Qualifications

  • Appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) With Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Endorsement
  • Experience working with visually impaired students
  • Knowledge of the equipment pertinent to blind education
  • Must meet requirements for IL reimbursement for this position
  • Highly dependable with excellent communication skills
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director, in that sole and exclusive role, may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Responsibilities

  1. Conduct functional vision assessments and learning media assessments on a regular basis.
  2. Transcribe print into Braille in an effort to help visually impaired students communicate better.
  3. Transcribe Braille into print in an effort to help visually impaired students communicate better.
  4. Coordinate low vision clinics to help facilitate communication and services to low vision students.
  5. Coordinate the ordering, maintenance, and inventory of all specialized equipment/materials related to the field.
  6. Prepare paperwork for students’ IEP meetings and participate in IEP meetings on a regular basis.
  7. Complete quarterly progress reports on the students served.
  8. Collect and monitor data regarding student progress.
  9. Establish and maintain open and frequent communication with students’ parents.
  10. Maintain regular communication with all stakeholders regarding student progress.
  11. Conduct in-service and professional development training for staff members, parents, and students.
  12. Consult with teachers, parents, colleagues, administrators, and outside professionals as needed.
  13. Conduct student observations when necessary.
  14. Complete paperwork necessary for Medicaid reimbursement.
  15. Engage in continuing education and professional development activities in order to stay informed about the most recent issues pertinent to field.
  16. Maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to students and student information.
  17. Abide by all applicable laws and comply with all BASSC policies and procedures (e.g. business department, attendance, computer/internet, schedule, internal paperwork, etc.).
  18. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary

Minimum Salary - $43,482 to $59,460 - $4,000 signing bonus avail.

Contact

Brenda Lickenbrock
2411 Pathways Crossing
Belleville, IL United States 62221
618-355-4787
[email protected]
​Job Posting Expires September 10, 2025