Visually Impaired Education Specialist

Waukegan Community Unit District 60; Lincoln Center (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for Lincoln Center. The role supports students with visual impairments, under the direction of the Director of Special Education Programs and Services.

The position emphasizes in-building procedures and adherence to district policies. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educators License with a Visually Impaired endorsement and will participate in ongoing in-service meetings,

Qualifications

• Must possess Illinois Professional Educators License.
• Endorsement: Visually Impaired.
• Experience with visually impaired students is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized instructional program tailored to each student's abilities, needs, and behavior.
• Implement prescribed curriculum.
• Develop developmental plans with behavioral objectives.
• Create a student-centered learning environment using best practices in behavior management and academics.
• Use varied instructional methods and materials within the curriculum.

Skills

Visually Impaired endorsement

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License

Job description

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for Lincoln Center. The role supports students with visual impairments, under the direction of the Director of Special Education Programs and Services.

The position emphasizes in-building procedures and adherence to district policies. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educators License with a Visually Impaired endorsement and will participate in ongoing in-service meetings,