Intervener for the DeafBlind SDB00085
Intervener for the DeafBlind SDB00085
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Title: Intervener for the DeafBlind SDB00085
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor I
Hiring Range: $34688 - $50583
Pay Band: 3
Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About Us
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic vibrant city of Staunton Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing blind/vision impaired deafblind and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.
VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!
VSDB prepares students for life!
About this position
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking an Intervener for the Deaf/Blind.
This is a classified position with state benefits including health insurance retirement life insurance and disability coverage.
VSDB offers:
Supportive and positive team setting
Low-cost medical dental and vision insurance
Free Life insurance
School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
This job will start with the 2025-2026 school year and is a 10-month classified position that is funded through a special funding grant. The position is contingent upon renewal of the grant.
The Intervener at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is to provide direct support in the residential and classroom programs to students with deaf blindness by interceding between the child and the environment allowing access to information usually gained through vision and hearing.
The Intervener at VSDB is to provide quality educational services to preschool and K-12 students of the Commonwealth with deafness blindness and sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to assist students with deafblindness to receive visual and auditory information that they are unable to gather on their own in a meaningful way so that they can actively participate in activities and other demands of the school environment.
Ability to carry out instructional personal care and support tasks and implement lesson plans and activities for students with sensory impairment and moderate to severe mental retardation and/or physical disabilities.
Skill in communication modalities of deaf and blind children or willingness to attend training to acquire these techniques.
Skill in behavior management or willingness to attend training to acquire these techniques.
Ability to interact with students in a patient positive and sensitive manner in order to provide for their direct care and development.
Ability to work independently and follow school policies and procedures.
Proficiency level of Advanced in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years if the assigned student uses ASL.
Proficiency in Braille or other tactile modalities if assigned to blind child or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.
Ability to interact on a physical level with children and assist with the transportation of children via buses.
Prior experience working with children with disabilities in a classroom setting is required.
Ongoing participation in training in the areas of deafness blindness and moderate to severe disabilities is required.
Additional Considerations
Current CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained in accordance with school policies.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.
VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: Jody Beelendorf
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
