Vision Teacher

Duties

PURPOSE:

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21 by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Teachers will provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, benchmarks/objectives, and methods regarding students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide interpretations of assessments on the impact on students' learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.

* Assists the student, parents, special and general education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students.

* Provide information about services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students.

* Acquire information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students.

* Interpret specific eye conditions and the educational implication of the visual impairment and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.

* Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.

* Assist the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.

* Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.

* Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the visually impaired student, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation.

* Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.

* Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.

* Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.

* Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students' instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports.

* Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.

* Participate in team meetings and parent conference.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.

* Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.

* Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement for a Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired.

* Participate in twelve (12) hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and techniques.

* Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred.

* Collaborate effectively with students, parents and other professionals.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Classification:
Per NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane I Step 0 - $48,720/an

Benefits:
Per NSSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

How to Apply

Please complete an application on the NSSEO Website here:

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Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

bcarter

School District

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/7/2025

Start Date

8/11/2025