Temporary VI Educator - Braille & Vision Skills

SASED; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SASED in Lisle, IL seeks a licensed teacher for the blind and partially seeing to provide direct instruction, materials, and curricular support for students with visual impairments. The role emphasizes Braille, abacus methods, and low-vision aids within a 184-day school year.

You will collaborate with mainstream staff, develop IEP-based lesson plans, and communicate progress to families while supporting functional living and vocational goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License for the Blind and Partially Seeing.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree Preferred.
• Working knowledge of Braille and knowledge of how to teach Braille, knowledge of abacus (and ability to teach multiple methods), knowledge of electronic devices including: Braille and other specialized note takers, comfort and skill in teaching functional daily living experiences, familiarity with low vision tools, and knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Ability to work well with mainstream teachers and related service staff.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate, individualized instruction to each student on the caseload.
• Develop lesson plans and schedules that meet the goals of each student.
• Provide consultation and assistance to mainstream teachers as to physical and instructional modifications needed for each student in the mainstream.
• Establish open, frequent communication with parents, and all related and mainstream staff.
• Present appropriate and specific information of student's progress towards goals, including evaluative and progress data at IEPs and Eligibility Determinations.
• Complete and present detailed functional vision evaluation as part of any three year evaluation (when included on a domain sheet).
• Demonstrate ability to implement technical skills for the visually impaired including Reading and teaching Braille, Utilization and ability to teach Abacus, Teaching student to use appropriate low vision aids and tools to maximize their functional vision, Ability to teach signature and slate and stylus, Interpreting medical reports and helping student and family to understand the student's vision loss at an appropriate level, Ability to develop and implement appropriate individual and classroom behavior management skills/programs, Assist students in developing listening skills, Assist team in following through on appropriate sighted guide and safe travel skills within the classroom and building, May require skills in positioning, feeding, and developing language, Coordinate and create materials in the student's preferred media, Assist student to develop appropriate social and independent skills across the curriculum, Participate in appropriate staff meetings to review and discuss stude

Skills

Braille teaching

Abacus instruction

Low-vision tools

Parent communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License for the Blind and Partially Seeing

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

Pac Mate

Braille Note

Job description

SASED in Lisle, IL seeks a licensed teacher for the blind and partially seeing to provide direct instruction, materials, and curricular support for students with visual impairments. The role emphasizes Braille, abacus methods, and low-vision aids within a 184-day school year.

You will collaborate with mainstream staff, develop IEP-based lesson plans, and communicate progress to families while supporting functional living and vocational goals.