Vision Itinerant (Control Code: 98431)

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Visually Impaired teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB SUMMARY: 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:

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits such as health, dental and life insurance.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:

Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

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