<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">REVISED (Effective May 26, 2015)</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Position:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Teacher for the Visually Impaired</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Subject: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Special Education</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Location: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Northern Middle School</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">FTE: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Full-time</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Status:</strong> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Terms: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10-month, 187-day work year, normally 7.6 hours per day but may be greater depending upon system need</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Salary: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Unit I Teacher Salary Scale</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Supervisor:</strong> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Supervisor of Special Education</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>Availability:</strong> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2015-2016 School Year</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Job Description:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Provide specialized instruction utilizing methods and curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate for visually impaired students.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bachelor’s Degree in applicable special education field</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Teaching certificate or eligibility to receive teaching certificate for teaching visually impaired students issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or another state department of education</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Excellent written and verbal skills</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to interpret, explain, present, and use data</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Successful management of confidential information and materials</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">History of professionalism and strong work ethic</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressured environment</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to multi-task</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to life and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Significant dexterity of hands and fingers</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Regular and predictable attendance</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Master’s Degree or higher in applicable special education field</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Three (3) years of teaching visually impaired students</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">CPR and First Aid certification</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><em style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.</em></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The teacher will:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the IEP goals and regular grade curriculum.</span></p></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Read and produce Braille.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Knowledge of assistive technology related to visual impairments.</span></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Develop and implement the IEPs for all assigned students and coordinate the IEP for their academic and related service areas within the school.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Develop and maintain academic and behavioral summaries to reflect student progress.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Collect and disseminate student information necessary to assist students in successful mainstreaming to the regular school environment.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maintain open communication with school and appropriate service agencies while, at the same time, respecting the need for student confidentiality.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Provide on-going communication and contact with parents/guardians and agency representatives to enhance student progress.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Attend all staff, IEP, and other related meetings to review and plan goals and strategies, as well as update student progress status.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Maintain and update special education files and IEPs, as well as all forms and records required by school policy and procedures and state and federal reporting requirements.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.).</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment, as necessary.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading and unloading, bathrooming, etc.), as needed.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Supervise instructional assistants assigned to the classroom.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Positively advocate for students with disabilities.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Counsel students when academic and behavioral problems arise.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving and interdisciplinary connections.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.</span></p></li><li><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Deadline:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Interest must be indicated via the internal transfer process within the posted vacancy period.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Questions:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at <a href="tel:301-334-8904" target="_blank">301-334-8904</a>. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Accommodation Requests:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><em style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </em></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><em style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment. Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at <a href="tel:301-334-8904" target="_blank">301-334-8904</a>.</em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></p><br>Trudy Pickrel<div>2nd Vice Pres. Md Parent Blind Children. </div><div>301-501-1818</div><div><a href="http://Www.TLCbytheLake.com">Www.TLCbytheLake.com</a></div><div><br></div></div></body></html>