[nobe-l] Spanish Teacher

Mon Oct 24 23:09:24 UTC 2011

Wow, you are braver than I as subbing is a tough go of it since you don’t have familiarity with kids or subjects very far ahead of time. I would think you could tailor your sub calls to certain teachers who teach certain subjects. I know as a teacher, I can tailor my sub requests the other way, having certain people called first before it opens to the general list of subs. Actually, ours is all computerized now, but a sub opening posts to certain top choice people first before opening up to the general list of subs. As for materials, I suppose RFB&D is the best textbook resource. The best to you in this endeavor. It makes my palms sweat just to think of subbing! Smile!

> From: nfitwi96 at gmail.com
> To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:50:05 -0400
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> 
> Hi Kathy, I am trying to start to be a substitute in a school under an
> institution known as OCMBOCES. Under this corporation, there are schools,
> which provide education for children with special education needs. I have
> taken the Liberal Art and Sciences Test (LAST) and I am trying to take the
> teaching blind and visually impaired  test (CST) test in the near future.
> Thus, how could I approach the schools to start my substitution? I mean I am
> already in the substitute list of the schools, and I am getting calls;
> However, my problem is as follows:  Is it good to ask  the schools  to call
> me only when they need a teacher aide or TVI assistance in a class where
> there is or are blind and visually impaired students?  And I want also  to
> substitute in the regular class for sighted students of high school     only
> in specific subject areas such as  in history and English language classes.
> so, is it good to ask the schools to give me a call during a specific
> subject area. I mean during history and English language  classes for the
> sighted students?  And in  any subject area   for blind or visually impaired
> children?
> And if I decided to substitute on this limited condition, how should I get
> the text books of those  grade levels in Braille or electronic format?
> Sincerely Nasser M. Fitwi--Original Message-----
> From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Kathy Nimmer
> Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:35 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> 
> Hi,
>   I teach high school English in a public school. Your concerns are valid,
> though it can be done. I was hired in 1992 by a principal who liked to be a
> risk taker. I didn't care, as long as my foot was in the door. Eventually,
> the school corporation hired an aide to help with paperwork, discipline
> support, and later computer things that are not accessible with Window Eyes.
> Had I been looking for a job today, I think things would have been even
> harder as so many corporations are in financial strain, thus making the
> hiring of an aide not an easy reasonable accommodation for a new situation.
> With the student population we have, the large class sizes, and the diverse
> needs, my current position would not be possible for me to do well without
> sighted adult eyes to supplement, either in this paid aide position or by
> volunteer helpers. I do think private schools and definitely universities
> are prospects where some increased ease might exist. Again, the public
> school thing is doable. It just takes a whole lot of ducks being lined up in
> a row and a whole lot of courage and persistence.
> Kathy Nimmer
> 
> > From: Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> > To: nobe-l at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:52 +0000
> > Subject: [nobe-l] Spanish Teacher
> > 
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I am a Spanish major about to finish up in the spring.  I am considering
> going on to get my masters to teach Spanish but I have some concerns.  I
> have been told that it is unrealistic to think that I would ever be hired in
> a public school system as a blind person, mostly due to difficulty with
> disciplinary issues.  Are there any blind public school teachers on this
> list?  Could anyone provide me with some feedback on this concern?  I have
> been told, however, that blind people have been more successful teaching in
> private schools or the university level.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Robby
> > --
> > Robert Spangler
> > The University of Toledo
> > Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
> > robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu
> > 
> > 
> > 
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