[nfbwatlk] FW: Olympia TVI/O&M position announcement

Wed Jun 2 14:54:01 UTC 2010

Olympia Teaching position for WSSB Outreach

Doug Trimble
Orientation & Mobility Instructor
Washington State School for the Blind
2214 E. 13th Street Vancouver,  WA  98661
office ph. 360-696-6321 #118
cell:360-909-0833 

________________________________

From: Jessica Sydnor 
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:40 PM
To: WSSB Staff (All)
Cc: mnelson at the-fbc.org; bvi at tcnj.edu; kathyh at salus.edu;
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Subject: Olympia TVI/O&M position announcement
Importance: High

Hi There, 

Please forward this announcement to those who may be interested in
applying.  Thanks!

Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for
independence and success!

Recruitment Announcement:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation
and Mobility

Agency:                       Washington State School for the Blind 

Location:                     Olympia WA and surrounding areas
(itinerant)

Salary:                         Paid in accordance with Vancouver SD
salary schedule (Salary schedule is available at 
http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf
<https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.k12.wa.u
s/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf> )

Position details:               Scheduled between 181to 189 days per
year; full-time; permanent after successful completion of 12 month
probationary period.

Open Date:                       June 1, 2010

Closing Date:                    Until filled

________________________________

Agency profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the
Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually
impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our
purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and
provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the
children's local communities.

Philosophy:  WSSB believes that all students can benefit from a menu of
diverse services that can be provided through partnerships with LEAs and
ESDs.  The ease of movement between LEAs, ESDs, and WSSB, is critical to
overall programs for BVI within the entire state. No one school or
agency can accomplish what these children need without this spirit of
cooperation and sharing.

Benefits:  Employees of the WSSB receive State of Washington employee
benefits including medical, dental; long term disability and life
insurance.  Teachers are eligible for enrollment in the Teachers
Retirement System Plan 3 and deferred compensation plan.  Optional
programs also include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
(GET), Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) and medical flexible
spending account (FSA).  Teachers accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
and 1 personal holiday per calendar year.  Outreach teachers are
provided with various equipment and technology including GPS, state
vehicle, laptop computer, etc.  For more information about WSSB, please
visit our website at www.wssb.wa.gov.

Position profile:  This position requires a certificated teacher of the
visually impaired who will provide specialized educational services to
students and districts in Olympia, WA and surrounding areas.  Working
independently under the direction of the Outreach Director, the
incumbent will provide instruction and services to best meet the unique
needs of each visually impaired student and the districts being served. 

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*         Perform or facilitate necessary assessments; learning media,
functional vision, technology and orientation and mobility.

*         Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual
Education Plans (IEP).

*         Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families
and school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the
visually impaired learner.

*         Assists districts in obtaining necessary alternative format
materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process.

*         Work collaboratively with families, students and district
personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in the expanded core
curriculum.  Expand core curriculum addresses the following areas:

o        Literacy 

o        Technology

o        Self-help/daily living skills 

o        Career and vocational education

o        Self-advocacy skills

o        Travel skills

*         Prepares meaningful instruction geared to the student's
assessed needs, as identified in the IEP.

*         Provides consultation to the classroom teachers and other
involved personnel and adapts materials as needed to enable the BVI
learner to benefit from instruction.

*         Maintains ongoing communication with all parties, involved in
the child's education including the parents.

*         Accomplishes all WSSB and LEA datasheets and reports as
required in a timely manner.

Key Competencies include but may not be limited to:

*         Excellent communication and organizational skill

*         Effective time management skills

*         Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition
of student's independence and success.

Required Qualifications:

*	Bachelors degree in educational or other relevant field of study
*	Current Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a
Washington State Teaching Certificate
*	Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an
accredited and nationally recognized university program.
*	Certification in Orientation and Mobility 
*	Three years of teaching experience as a teacher of the visually
impaired.

*	Must pass Federal criminal background check
*	Must have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or Library
of Congress certification or be able to obtain either.

Desirable Qualifications:

*	Masters degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner program
*	Orientation and Mobility certification
*	Five years teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the
visually impaired.
*	Experience working with children with multiple disabilities
including blindness

Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as
a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to
become members of the WPEA, or arrange to pay to that union a fee
equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall
be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's
initial 30 days in this classification.

How to apply:  Please send a completed State Application
<http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp>  (
http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp
<http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> ) , letter of
interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email listed
below.  For more information please call Dee Amundsen, Outreach Director
at (360)696-6321 ext 124 or Jessica Sydnor, Human Resources Manager, at
(360)696-6321 ext 129.  State applications, letter of interest, resume
and references must be included to be considered in the candidate pool.

Please mail applications to: 

WA State School for the Blind

Attn: Human Resources

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98682

FAX: (360)737-2120

Or Email to:

Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov> 

Attn:  TVI Position

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall
be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in
the State of Washington which are directly responsible for the
supervision, care or treatment of children.  Information obtained from
background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment, but will
be considered in determining the applicant character; suitability and
competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in the
denial of employment.  Applicants are required to sign a release
authorizing inquiry.  Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant
from employment in these positions. 

This announcement is published by the Washington State School for the
Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons
with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing
process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format,
may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129.

Jessica Sydnor

Human Resources Manager

Washington State School for the Blind

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver WA 98661

360-696-6321 ext 129

NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the addressee
shown above.  It may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure.  Any review,
dissemination, or use of this message or its contents by persons other
than the addressee is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this
message in error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext.
129

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