[nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
Mike Freeman
k7uij at panix.com
Fri Mar 26 02:17:11 UTC 2010
I think it depends upon where one is coming from. If one has a 4-point
student, I could see it. Having Shanthi as my daughter, it is perfectly
appropriate. The question is whether it's worth getting hot-under-the-collar
about.
Mike
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Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>
> Noel,
>
> I have to agree with you.
>
> Bob Sellers
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Nightingale, Noel
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:34 AM
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>
> I don't like the use of the word "striving." shouldn't the motto be
> "Educating blind and visually impaired children for independence
> and success."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:22 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>
> MMM ... what doesn't grab you about it?
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nightingale, Noel" <Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov>
> To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:59 AM
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>
>
> Below is a posting for a teacher at the Washington State School for the
> Blind. I hope I am not stepping on anyone toes when I say that I have a
> negative reaction to the motto that precedes the announcement.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> Hyde, David W. (ESC)
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:58 AM
> To: 'jobs at nfbnet.org'
> Subject: [Jobs] Opening in Washington State
> Importance: High
>
>
> From: Dean Stenehjem [mailto:Dean.Stenehjem at wssb.wa.gov]
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:42 AM
> To: TOVI: Administrative Question; cosb at tsbvi.edu
> Subject: TVI - WSSB Outreach Position Announcement
> Importance: High
>
>
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>
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> Logo%20Template%20-%20Logo_10
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> Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence
> and success!
>
>
>
> Recruitment Announcement: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
>
>
>
> Agency: Washington State School for the Blind
>
> Location: Spokane 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.us/sa
> fs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf>
> )
>
> Position details: Scheduled between 182 to 190 days per
> year;
> full-time; permanent after successful completion of 12 month probationary
> period.
>
> Open Date: March 10, 2010
>
> Closing Date: March 25, 2010
>
> ________________________________
>
> 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. 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 Spokane, 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.
>
> * Assist 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 expanded core curriculum.
> Expanded 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
>
> * Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed
> needs, as identified in the IEP.
>
> * Provide consultation to the classroom teachers and other
> involved
> personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the BVI learner to
> benefit from instruction.
>
> * Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the
> child's education including the parents.
>
> Key Competencies include but may not be limited to:
>
> * Excellent communication and organizational skills
>
> * 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.
> * 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.
>
> Applications must be submitted no later than midnight March 25, 2010.
>
>
>
> 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's 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
>
>
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