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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>WSSB Recruiting
Teacher of the Blind & Orientation & Mobility Instructor<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Spread the
word please.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Doug<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><font size=2 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Doug Trimble</span></font></st1:PersonName><br>
<font size=2 color=black><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:black'>Orientation
& Mobility Instructor<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
for the Blind<br>
<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">2214 E. 13th Street</st1:Street> <st1:City
w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">WA</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">98661</st1:PostalCode></st1:address><br>
office ph. 360-696-6321 #118<br>
cell:360-909-0833</span></font><font color=black><span style='color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Jessica Sydnor <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, January 13, 2011
9:21 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> WSSB Staff (All)<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> TVI/O&M Recruitment<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Importance:</span></b> High</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'>Hi There,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'>We are currently recruiting for a
TVI/O&M teacher for our Outreach Program. Please feel free to forward
this on to anyone who you think is interested and qualified. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'>Jessica <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='margin-left:-.5in;text-align:center'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><img
width=677 height=108 id="Picture_x005f_x0020_2"
src="cid:image001.jpg@01CBB303.3AFE01B0" alt="Logo%20Template%20-%20Logo_10"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><font
size=3 color=green face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";color:green;font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Striving
to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:
bold'>Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Agency:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Location:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
SW Washington (districts served between <st1:City w:st="on">Centralia</st1:City>
and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washougal</st1:City> <st1:State
w:st="on">WA</st1:State></st1:place>)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Salary:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
Paid in accordance with <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Vancouver</st1:City>
<st1:State w:st="on">SD</st1:State></st1:place> salary schedule (Salary
schedule is available at <a
href="http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf">http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Position
details: </span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Scheduled
between 180 to 190 days per year; full-time; permanent after successful completion
of 12 month probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Open
Date:
January 13, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
font-weight:bold'>Closing
Date:
Until Filled
<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold'>Agency profile: </span></font></b><font
size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black'>The mission of the <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>
for the Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to
visually impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:place>. 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. </span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>For more information about WSSB,
please visit our website at </span></font><a
href="https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchange/Jessica.Sydnor/Inbox/HR/Recruitment/TVI/Repost%20-%20TVI%20Outreach.EML/TVI%20Outreach%2004012010%20repost.doc/C58EA28C-18C0-4a97-9AF2-036E93DDAFB3/www.wssb.wa.gov"><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>www.wssb.wa.gov</span></font></a><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>.<font
color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold'>Philosophy:
</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>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 blind and visually impaired within the entire state. No
one school or agency can accomplish what these children need without this
spirit of cooperation and sharing. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Benefits:
</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>Employees of the WSSB receive State of <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:place> 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 </span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>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 (itinerate) teachers are
supplied with the equipment necessary to complete the essential duties of the
position. Equipment may include state vehicle, laptop computer, cell
phone and GPS. <b><font color=black><span style='color:black;font-weight:bold'>Position
profile: </span></font></b><font color=black><span style='color:black'>This
position requires a certificated teacher of the visually impaired/orientation
& mobility specialist who will provide specialized educational services to
students and districts in the greater <st1:place w:st="on">SW Washington</st1:place>
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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Perform or facilitate necessary
learning media, functional vision, technology and orientation and mobility
assessments.<font color=black><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Provide direct and consultative
services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP).<font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Provide workshops and in-services
as needed to assist families and school district personnel in understanding the
unique needs of the visually impaired learner.<font color=black><span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Assists districts in obtaining
necessary alternative format materials and equipment as identified through the
IEP process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Work collaboratively with
families, students and district personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives
in the expanded core curriculum. The expanded core curriculum addresses
the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Literacy <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Technology<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Self-help/daily living skills <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Career and vocational education<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Self-advocacy skills<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Travel skills<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Prepares meaningful instruction
geared to the student's assessed needs, as identified in the IEP.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Provides consultation to the
classroom teachers and other involved personnel and adapts materials as needed
to enable the learner to benefit from instruction.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Maintains ongoing communication
with all parties involved in the child’s education including the parents.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Key Competencies include but may
not be limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Excellent communication and
organizational skills<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Effective time management skills<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 color=black
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>Ability
to set high expectations that support the acquisition of student’s
independence and success<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 color=black
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>Ability
to work effectively with diverse groups<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=black face=Symbol><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;
color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 color=black
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>Ability
to work independently<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Required
Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Bachelors
degree in educational or other relevant field of study<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:windowtext'>Current Washington State Teaching Certification or can
obtain a Washington State Teaching Certificate</span></font><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Certification
as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and nationally
recognized university program<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Orientation
and Mobility certification <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:windowtext'>Must pass federal and state criminal background checks</span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:windowtext'>Must have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or
Library of Congress certification or be able to obtain either within 6
months of hire date</span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold'>Desirable Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Masters
degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner/Orientation & Mobility
program<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Five
or more years teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually
impaired<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo8'><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Experience
working with children with multiple disabilities including blindness<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>Note:</span></font></b><font size=2 color=black
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>
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 Washington Public Employee Association (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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black;font-weight:bold'>How to apply: </span></font></b><font size=2
color=black face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;
color:black'> Please send a completed </span></font><a
href="http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp"><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>State
Application</span></font></a><font size=2 color=black face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'> (</span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><a
href="http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp">http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp</a>),
let<font color=black><span style='color:black'>ter of interest, detailed resume
and references to the address or email listed below<b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>. </span></b>For further information please call <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Dee Amundsen</st1:PersonName>, Outreach Director at (360)696-6321 ext
124 or <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Jessica Sydnor</st1:PersonName>, Human
Resources Manager, at (360)696-6321 ext 129. <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Please mail applications to: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>WA <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Attn: Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>2214 E 13<sup>th</sup>
St</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Vancouver</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> <st1:State
w:st="on">WA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">98682</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>FAX: (360)737-2120<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Or Email to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a href="mailto:Jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov"><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>Jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov</span></font></a></span></font><font
size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Attn: TVI/O&M Position<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'>Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal
charges shall be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to
positions in the State of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:place>
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.<font color=black><span
style='color:black'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'>This announcement is
published by the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Washington</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
for the Blind. The State of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Washington</st1:State></st1:place>
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 to
jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color=black face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 color=navy face=Verdana><span style='font-size:
14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><strong><b><font size=3
color=teal face="Estrangelo Edessa"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
"Estrangelo Edessa";color:teal'>Jessica Sydnor</span></font></b></strong></st1:PersonName><font
color=navy><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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color:teal'> <st1:State w:st="on">WA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">98661</st1:PostalCode></span></font></b></strong></st1:place><font
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