Duties

1. Provide educational services to students who are visually impaired ages 3 to 21
2. Complete functional vision assessments and written reports
3. Conduct evaluations of the orientation and mobility needs of visually impaired students, and written reports
4. Facilitate students in acquiring the ability to move about and travel safely and efficiently both within and beyond familiar confines of the school community
5. Participate in IEP meetings and assist the team in determining education needs related to vision
6. Recommend specialized materials, equipment, and technology to meet the students’ educational needs
7. Provide training on materials, equipment, and technology to students and staff, as needed
8. Communicate and plan with teachers about the modification of instructions to meet the students’ educational needs
9. Adapt materials for students who are visually impaired
10. Communicate with Special Education Case Managers and Department Chairs
11. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement
2. Certification through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP)

Salary/Benefits

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;     

Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job postings and apply” follow online instructions OR

    Refer application and resume to: 

    Jennifer Russell

    Executive Director of Human Resources

    Springfield Public Schools District 186

    3063 Fiat Avenue

    Springfield, IL 62703

    217-525-3006

Email Address

tfitzgerald@sps186.org

School District

https://www.sps186.org

Position Website

https://www.sps186.org

City Website

https://www.sps186.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card