Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Travel

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for a travel-based role across multiple schools. The position supports students aged 3 to 21 with visual impairments, under a 180-day contract with supervisory oversight by the Building Principal.

Responsibilities include assessments, IEP participation, and recommending materials and training to meet educational needs. Eligibility requires an Illinois VI endorsement and CPI certification or willingness to train.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement.
• CPI certification or willingness to complete training.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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 modification of instructions to meet 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.

Skills

Illinois License with Blind VI Endorse

CPI certification or willingness

Citizenship/residency/work visa

Job description

Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Travel

Job ID: 5824499

Application Deadline: Jul 19, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Teacher of the Visually Impaired

LOCATION: Travel to various schools

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
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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: July 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Effective Date: First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Visually Impaired

Contact Information

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