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Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Duties

  1. Provide educational services to students who are visually impaired ages 3 to 21
  2. Complete functional vision assessments and written reports
  3. Participate in IEP meetings and assist the team in determining education needs related to vision
  4. Recommend specialized materials, equipment, and technology to meet the students’ educational needs
  5. Provide training on materials, equipment, and technology to students and staff, as needed
  6. Communicate and plan with ESY teachers about the modification of instructions to meet the students’ educational needs
  7. Adapt materials for students who are visually impaired
  8. Participate in ESY meetings with ESY teachers
  9. Communicate with ESY Coordinators
  10. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement
  2. Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training

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

Job Posting Date

12/11/2025

Start Date

N/A