2018-2019 Teacher of the Visually Impaired
2018-2019 Teacher of the Visually Impaired
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0.30 FTE Continuing Position - 2.25hours per day - 182 days per year
Position will start the beginning of the 2018-2019 School Year.
Application Requirements:
All uploads should be in pdf format.
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To be considered for this position applicant must complete the following prior to the job closing date.
- Add a cover letter
- Add certificate information andupload a copy ofValid WA Teacher certificate with Special Education endorsement
- Add education information andupload an unofficial copy of your Bachelor transcript
- Add relevant teaching experience for past 10 years
- Add 3 references (e.g. current supervisor past supervisor(s) co-worker). NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED.
- Uploada resume Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
- Complete Qualification Questions
- Complete Job Specific Inventory Questions (JSI) - Be prepared to answer the three Job Specific Inventory (JSI) Questions below when applying for this position. Once you start this exercise if you log off you wont be able to complete the questions. Have your answers ready!
- Explain what goes into planning a good lesson.
- What does the phrase Growth Mindset mean to you
- What are your greatest strengths as a classroom teacher
- Complete Educators Professional Inventory (EPI)
Salary Schedule: MEA Bachelor & Master Base & TRI Schedules at Summary:
The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) shall facilitateservicesevaluation and consultation for those students with vision impairment whoqualify (or may qualify) for IDEA Part B Special Education services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with Special Education endorsement
- Previous experience working with students bothas a TVI required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Basic Knowledge of IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B
- Experience and/or training with cultural ethnic and language diversity preferred
Essential Job Functions:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual
assignment the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Direct instruction in visual efficiency tactile symbols Braille assistive technology auditory skills social skills use of near and low vision devices and other areas of the expanded core curriculum
- Supporting parents of preschoolers and school-age students as they help their children reach developmental milestones with adapted strategies specific to needs related to the visual impairment
- Providing support to the student to facilitate development of self-esteem self-determination and social acceptance within the school context
- Modifying the environment to accommodate specific visual needs
- Modeling appropriate techniques for providing instruction
- Providing creating and acquiring adapted materials
- Providing in-service training and consultation to the school team
- Evaluate the TVI and/or O&M needs of students in the school district as needed
- Write IEPs goals and objectives specific to qualified students which may include providing direct services.
- Recommending adapted strategies for access to the general curriculum and participation in the school community
- Assist with a vision-specific support system is in place for transitioning from school to adult life for older students
- Building independence and success in the school environment
- Orienting students to unfamiliar environments
- Instructing in efficient use of low vision for movement
- Teaching efficient use of low vision devices
- Teaching use of mobility tools including the long cane and adaptive mobility devices for safely negotiating the environment
- Ordering and providing adapted textbooks as appropriate for each student
- Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
- Professionally interact with students staff and public
- Comply with all district policies and procedures
- Perform related duties as assigned
Desired Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with families and school staff regarding students with visual impairments (oral and written communication is required)
- Knowledge of special education qualification standards and services in a school setting in accordance with district state and federal requirements
- Ability to establish working relationships and trust with families and staff
Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules andregulationsand will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicantsand staff in recruitment hiring retention assignment transfer promotionand training. Such equal employmentopportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to racecreed national origin age honorably-discharged veteran or military statussex sexual orientation including gender expression or identity maritalstatus the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the useof a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access toschool facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youthgroups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patrioticsociety. The following employees have been designated to handle questionsand complaints of alleged discrimination:Civil Rights Coordinator - Gregg Kuehn Risk Management Supervisor ; Title IX Officer - Jason Thompson DeputySuperintendent ; Section 504 Coordinator Nancy Smith Director of CategoricalPrograms ; ADA Coordinator Ginger Merkel ExecutiveDirector of Special Education . Address: 4220 80thStreet NE Marysville WA 98270. Website: Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.
Employment Type
Part-Time
