[nfbwatlk] FW: TVI Recruitment Announcement - High School Math Teacher

Tue May 17 17:36:19 UTC 2011

WSSB Math Teacher Position

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 09, 2011 2:45 PM
To: WSSB Staff (All)
Subject: TVI Recruitment Announcement - High School Math Teacher
Importance: High

Please feel free to forward this on to anyone who may be interested and
qualified.

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

Seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Agency:                       Washington State School for the Blind   

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 175 to 180 days per year in
the Math Department

Open Date:                  May 9, 2011

Closing Date:              until filled

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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 has obtained the high school math endorsement or meets NCLB
standards. This position reports directly to the Director of On-Campus
Education 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:

*	High School Mathematics
*	Assistive Technology
*	Braille
*	Use of low vision devices
*	Self-help skills

Required Qualifications:

*	Has graduated from or is currently working toward completion of
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 Literary Usage Examination 
*	Secondary Level/High School  Math Endorsement
*	Special Education Endorsement
*	Working knowledge of WA State Special Education rules and
regulations as they pertain to children with vision disorders
*	Certified training or experience in Functional Vision
Assessments and Braille instruction
*	Must be able to design individual instruction and IEP goals for
students

Desirable Qualifications:

*	Dual certification (TVI and Orientation & Mobility)
*	2 years of teaching experience 
*	Masters in education or related field
*	Knowledge of laws regarding education of disabled students
*	Experienced in developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum
adaptation, the use of higher level thinking skill, knowledge of
differing learning styles and alternative assessment techniques. 
*	Evidence of previous positive recommendations and/or employment
*	Ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff,
students, and parents as evidenced in evaluations and telephone
references of co-workers. 
*	A cooperative and sensitive attitude in working with students,
parents, and school personnel
*	Familiarity with outside public and private medical, mental
health and social service resources

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, 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 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 Karen Mowry, Director of
On-Campus Education Director at (360)696-6321 ext 140 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:  Math 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 or email jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov.

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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message in error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext.
129

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