Travel Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) | Elgin, Illinois

Exciting opportunities await as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) in the vibrant community near Elgin, IL! If you thrive on making a positive impact while exploring new environments, a travel assignment like this offers the unique combination of professional fulfillment and personal adventure. Along with travel assistance and non-taxable stipends, you gain the assurance of job security, premium compensation, healthcare benefits, and even 401(k) options—all designed to support you as you build your career in education.

Elgin, nestled in the heart of Illinois, is renowned for its blend of cultural diversity, scenic riverfronts, and easy access to Chicago’s metropolitan amenities. This region offers an enriching destination for educators seeking to broaden their horizons and immerse themselves in rewarding work with meaningful downtime for exploration. Traveling to new locations not only allows you to grow professionally through exposure to varied workplace practices and leadership styles, but it also gives you opportunities to diversify your resume and enjoy new adventures after hours.

In this itinerant, full-time (37.5 hours/week) role, you’ll impact students aged Pre-K to transition level across multiple schools in the district. As a Vision Related Services Leader, you’ll provide critical assistance to students, families, and colleagues while driving best practices, mentoring, coaching, and delivering staff training.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with endorsement for teaching students with visual impairments
• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of school-based TVI experience
• Completion of fingerprinting and credentialing requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver vision-related instructional services and resources to students across age groups
• Mentor, coach, and train new and returning staff
• Advocate for resources and effective educational practices
• Support the department in troubleshooting and problem solving

Benefits and Perks:

• Travel assistance and non-taxable stipends
• Healthcare benefits and 401(k)
• Premium compensation
• Job security throughout your assignment
• Expand your professional network and skill set

Step into a vital leadership role and create a lasting difference. Apply today and embark on a travel-based career that broadens your impact and your experiences!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.50 to $50.50. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.