What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Travel) position at Lee School?
LOCATION: Lee Elementary School & Travel
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement
- Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide educational services to students who are visually impaired ages 3 to 21
- Complete functional vision assessments and written reports
- Participate in IEP meetings and assist the team in determining education needs related to vision
- Recommend specialized materials, equipment, and technology to meet the students’ educational needs
- Provide training on materials, equipment, and technology to students and staff, as needed
- Communicate and plan with ESY teachers about the modification of instructions to meet the students’ educational needs
- Adapt materials for students who are visually impaired
- Participate in ESY meetings with ESY teachers
- Communicate with ESY Coordinators
- Other duties as assigned
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM |
EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 180-day calendar |
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SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed/approved)
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HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on certified vacancies,
follow online instructions OR
Refer application and resume to:
Gina McLaughlin-Schurman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Springfield Public Schools District 186
3063 Fiat Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-3006