LOCATION:  Lee Elementary School & Travel  

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days

REPORTS TO:   Building Principal

 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Blind, Visually Impaired endorsement


2. Must be CPI certified or willingness to complete training

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide educational services to students who are visually impaired ages 3 to 21


2. Complete functional vision assessments and written reports


3. Participate in IEP meetings and assist the team in determining education needs related to vision


4. Recommend specialized materials, equipment, and technology to meet the students’ educational needs


5. Provide training on materials, equipment, and technology to students and staff, as needed


6. Communicate and plan with ESY teachers about the modification of instructions to meet the students’ educational needs


7. Adapt materials for students who are visually impaired


8. Participate in ESY meetings with ESY teachers


9. Communicate with ESY Coordinators


10. Other duties as assigned

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled	EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;  Go to  https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed/approved)

  HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on certified vacancies,

  follow online instructions OR

 

  Refer application and resume to:   

  Gina McLaughlin-Schurman

  Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

  Springfield Public Schools District 186

  3063 Fiat Avenue

  Springfield, IL 62703

  217-525-3006