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Visually Impaired Teacher Position

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Visually Impaired teaching position for the  school year. The Visually Impaired Teacher is responsible to the Building Principal for planning instructional lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of visually impaired students; creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employing effective instructional techniques for the necessary curriculum adaptations.

Qualifications include a current Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License with Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Endorsement, knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with visual impairments, ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP's), ability to provide help in modifying instructional materials for students assigned, excellent communications skills with students, teachers, and parents, and a willingness to spend the time to assure that such communication takes place.

Ability to work cooperatively with support personnel on a daily basis. Additional duties may from time to time be assigned in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and requirements.

Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits such as health, dental and life insurance. Benefits:
Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance Tuition Reimbursement Salary Advancement TRS contribution included in base salary 403B.

Applications should be submitted on line d.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months. The deadline for receiving applications is until filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable. Equal Opportunity Employer.