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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

Job Summary

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.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$42,000 - $84,000

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- 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: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Education; Specialist in Low Vision and Blindness
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

1. 1-3 years' experience as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.
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 learner's 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

Typically Monday through Friday school hours with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
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 driver's license.
5. Must be able to life 40 lbs.

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume / C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List - (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references)

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"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Contact Information for Applicants

Lisa Kendall
lmkenda@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

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 (309) 438-3383. 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 (309) 438-8311.