[nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
Lauren Merryfield
lauren1 at catliness.com
Fri Mar 26 02:47:32 UTC 2010
Hi,
What is Shanthi doing now?
Thanks
Lauren
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:17 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Sellers" <robertsellers500 at comcast.net>
> To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:56 PM
> 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
>> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Logo%20Template%20-%20Logo_10
>>
>> 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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