[nfbwatlk] FW: TVI position annoucement

Mon May 3 22:09:10 UTC 2010

Teaching job at WSSB.

Please spread the word and this e-mail to all.

Take care,

Doug T.

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: Monday, May 03, 2010 10:51 AM
To: WSSB Staff (All)
Subject: TVI position annoucement

Hello, 

This position officially opens tomorrow.  Please forward this on to
anyone you think may be qualified and interested. 

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

Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility

Agency:                                   Washington State School for
the Blind     

Location:                                 WSSB campus

Salary:                                     $34,237 (BA + 0yrs) to
$64,531 (MA+90 16+yrs) 

Open Date:                              05/04/2010

Closing Date:                           06/01/2010

________________________________

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. Each employee plays a critical role for
the school and our students.  We value our employees and continuously
challenge them to improve the way we provide service to our students and
the community. 

Position profile:  This full-time position requires a certified teacher
who will work 11am to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and shorter day on
Friday (38.5 hours on-campus time.)  This position reports directly to
the Director of On-Campus Programs and will be providing education
instruction to blind and visually impaired children.    

The successful candidate will: work in conjunction with work with other
WSSB staff to provide educational services to students on campus, may
perform a variety of assessments, participate in IEP development and
implementation, act as an integral member of the student's educational
team and teach compensatory skills.  These may include but aren't
limited to:

*	Daily Living Skills 
*	Assistive Technology
*	Braille
*	Use of low vision devices
*	Self-help skills
*	Work Experience/Occupation Studies

Required Qualifications:

*	Has graduated from a recognized university program specializing
in blindness/ Has a current Washington State Teaching Certification or
can obtain a Washington State Teaching certificate

*	Must pass the Braille Competency examination 

Desirable Qualifications:

*	Dual certification (TVI and, Math, Elementary Ed, Language Arts,
Social Studies )
*	Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification
*	2 years of teaching experience 
*	Masters in education or related field

Outstanding benefits:  This position is a Washington State government
position.  Some of the outstanding state benefits include health,
dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 8 hours of sick leave
accrual per month, personal holiday, military and civil leave, dependent
care assistance program, employee assistance program; deferred
compensation plans, professional development funds, training, and state
retirement plans.  

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 letter of interest, detailed resume, state
application and references to the address or email listed below.  If you
are interested in this position and would like more information please
call Craig Meador, Director of On-Campus Programs at (360)696-6321 ext
154.

jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov> 
Subject: Teacher Position

or

WSSB

Attn: Human Resources

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120

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 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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