Literacy, Technology & Media Coordinator

State of Illinois•Jacksonville, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire a Literacy, Technology & Media Coordinator to select and evaluate adapted/assistive devices, resources, materials to support the needs of students with low vision or blindness for the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). The incumbent coordinates library programs with print, Braille, audio, visual needs. This position prepares and coordinates school-wide ELA/reading goal. Updates the attendance database, keeps current grades, maintains discipline in class and between classes. The Division is looking to hire a detail-oriented educator with good communication and leadership skills to start the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Requires possession of a current and valid ISBE-issued Professional Educator License with endorsement appropriate for Teacher of Students who are blind or visually impaired prekindergarten through age 22.
Requires proficiency in Braille when instructing students who are blind or visually impaired.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Must meet Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements.
Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of professional experience working with media used for students who have visual impairments and blindness such as Braille and or other technologies.
One (1) year of professional experience utilizing current educational trends, techniques, and best practices.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing written documentation related to student performance and education.
One (1) year of professional experience using the tools, materials and equipment associated with required coursework.
One (1) year of professional experience maintaining patience and tolerance while working with students with a wide range of behaviors.
One (1) year of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with staff, assigned students and parents.

Responsibilities

Serves as Literacy, Technology & Media Coordinator.
Prepares and coordinates school-wide ELA/reading goal along with the SLP team.
Coordinates library programs with print, Braille and their tactical literacy, audio, visual needs.
Supervises the care and maintenance of equipment in library as well as Room for Assistive Technology Equipment (RATE).
Updates the attendance database, keeps current grades, maintains discipline in class and between classes.
Attends and participates in APH (American Printing House) meetings, staff meetings and professional development in relation to areas of endorsement.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
2 Paid Personal Business days annually
12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
3-14 Days of Paid Vacation time annually paid out at end of each academic year - (3 days in year one of employment)
Paid Holidays during the academic year (designated in school calendar), double time cash payment for holidays worked
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)