Position Type:
Special Education/Vision Itinerant Teacher
Date Posted:
3/17/2026
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
08/10/2026
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:
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Current Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License with Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Endorsement
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Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with visual impairments
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Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP's)
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Ability to provide help in modifying instructional materials for students assigned
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Excellent communications skills with students, teachers, and parents, and a willingness to spend the time to assure that such communication takes place
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Ability to work cooperatively with support personnel on a daily basis
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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:
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Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
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FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
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Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Salary Advancement
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TRS contribution included in base salary
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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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