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Title: Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: HILIA
Campus Location: Normal IL
The certified teacher of visually impaired students works with students with visual impairments that attend their home school and other educational sites. The vision itinerant teacher will provide direct services per the IEP process to students with an identified visual impairment serve as a resource to school personnel evaluate students referred through appropriate channels and promote interest in and an understanding of the implications of a visual impairment. This position will be responsible for supporting the preparation of future educators by collaborating with ISU and hosting pre-service teachers.
$42000 - $84000
University Benefit Highlights: 1. Bachelors Degree in Education; Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness 1. 1-3 years experience as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments. Typically Monday through Friday school hours with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: August 2025 Resume / C.V. Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Lisa Kendall This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
- Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Qualifications
2. Professional Educator License
3. UEB Certification
4. Demonstrates competent Braille and Assistive Technology skills.
5. Demonstrates a firm knowledge in Expanded Core Curriculum.Preferred Qualifications
2. Experience managing an itinerant caseload
3. Ability to collaborate with a variety of educational professionals including local school districts parents laboratory school staff and ISU staff and students.
4. Experience administering Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments
5. Ability to access print materials and format them into Braille or read to students.
Awareness of assistive technology specific to individuals who are blind or have low vision and possess the ability to inform teams and instruct students
6. Awareness of assistive technology specific to individuals who are blind or have low vision and possess the ability to inform teams and instruct students
7. Good organization and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
8. Knowledge of Expanded Core Curriculum and ability to create lessons appropriate to the learners needs.
9. Experience working with students with cortical/cerebral visual impairment
10. Experience supporting teachers in the differentiation of instruction and use of accommodations.
11. Ability to develop student IEPs including goals and objectives supplementary aids and services.Work Hours
Functional Expectations
1. Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Ability to conduct or attend meetings in various locations across campus & school districts.
3. Must have a valid drivers license.
5. Must be able to life 40 lbs.Proposed Starting Date
Required Applicant Documents
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically the names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)Special Instructions for Applicants
All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax email or mail will not be accepted.Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
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