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

What Deerfield 109is All About... 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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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; ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special educators, administrators, related service providers, and families; ability to maintain sustained attention, sound judgement, and mental flexibility in dynamic school environments;

comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; good oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills; willing attitude to be a part of the school team; strong sense of professionalism; other skills and requirements expected by the school administrators include management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, positive attitude; and the ability/willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system-offered opportunities.

Education/Preparation

Possess the minimum of a Bachelor's degree;
Master's degree in Visual Impairments, Orientation & Mobility, or related field preferred or required. Completion of a state-approved or nationally accredited TVI and/or O&M preparation program. Preparation to provide services in compliance with district policies, state regulations, and federal special education law.

Reasoning

The employee must have the…