Teacher Visually Impaired - ESY

Teacher of the Visually Impaired - ESY

Springfield School District 186 Lee School - Springfield, Illinois
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Job : 5543749
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 2, 2026

TITLE OF VACANCY: ESY Teacher of the Visually Impaired* (# TBD)

LOCATION: Lee School

CONTRACT PERIOD: June 2 – June 26, 2026 (18 days, 6 hours per day)

REPORTS TO: ESY Coordinator

* Note:

These positions are contingent upon IEP determinations for summer services.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement
• Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training

• 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

FILING DATE DEADLINE: Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2, 2026

SALARY: $38.47 per hour

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Application, Interview, Selection

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Visually Impaired

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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