Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Travel)

LEE ELEM SCHOOL; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Elementary School in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for a travel assignment. The position supports visually impaired students ages 3 to 21 with instructional services under a 180-day contract.

Responsibilities include IEP participation, functional vision assessments, and collaboration with ESY teams. Valid VI endorsement and CPI certification or willingness to train are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement
• CPI certification or willingness to complete training

Responsibilities

• Provide educational services to visually impaired students 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
• Communicate and plan with ESY teachers about instruction modifications
• Adapt materials for visually impaired students
• Participate in ESY meetings with ESY teachers
• Communicate with ESY Coordinators
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

VI endorsement

CPI certification

Job description

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Travel)

Springfield School District 186 Lee School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details

Job ID: 3176576

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE:

First contractual day of the 2026- 2027 school year District 186 180-day calendar

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

Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_26- 27 to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]

Job Categories:

Special Education > Visually Impaired