[nobe-l] More Openings in Wisconsin
Hyde, David W. (ESC)
david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us
Mon Jun 8 13:22:25 UTC 2015
Here are jobs in Wisconsin. Janesville and Beloit are in south central. WA pond is east of Madison. Wausau is in the middle of the state. Ashland is in the far north. CESA 6 is in Appleton, in the eastern part of the state, Fennimore and CESA3 is in the south central.
Vacancies. Please scroll for information on the following job opportunities:
>From www.wisc.jobs<http://www.wisc.jobs>
· WCBVI: Education Consultant - Orientation and Mobility
· WCBVI; Cognitive Disabilities.
>From https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/teachers/vacancySearchRes.cfm (WECAN)
· Beloit School District
· West Bend School District
· CESA 3 (Fennimore): O&M Specialist
· CESA 12 (Ashland): Teacher of the Visually Impaired
· Wausau School District: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
· CESA 6 (Oshkosh): O&M Specialist
· Beaver Dam School District: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
>From the wisvis listserv
· Vision Consulting Services of Wisconsin (Southern WI): O&M Specialist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Education Consultant - Orientation and Mobility
Job Announcement Code: 1501513
County(ies):
Rock
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
Job Working Title(s):
EDUCATION CONSULTANT - 1501513
Education Consultant - Orientation and Mobility
Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
Starting salary will be between $27.181 - $38.317 per hour ($56,753 - $80,005 per year). This position is in pay schedule 13, range 02. A six month probationary period is required.
Contact:
Lynn Kirsch, Human Resources Specialist, 608-267-9200, lynn.kirsch at dpi.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
6/25/2015
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov<http://www.dpi.wi.gov/>.
The Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired<http://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us/> (WCBVI) operates a residential school for state residents ages three to twenty who are blind or have visual impairments. The school provides academic and career education on site. WCBVI also offers instructional and technical assistance, teaching materials, and evaluations of pupils to local school districts and other agencies through the outreach program.
The DPI is currently seeking applicants for an Education Consultant-Orientation and Mobility position. This position is located at 1700 State Street in Janesville, WI.
Job Duties: This position provides statewide leadership and consultative services to local educational agencies (LEAs), families, and other educational or private agencies regarding the development, evaluation, coordination, and improvement of DPI policies and services that support overall development for children who are blind or have low vision, with an emphasis on the expanded core curricular area of orientation and mobility. This position provides leadership in the development of LEA trans-disciplinary educational teams to assess and provide for the communication, curricular, and instructional needs of students with vision loss, with emphasis on ensuring that professionals are using effective teaching strategies that lead to inclusive home, school, and community involvement. This position requires a high level of collaboration with other members of the WCBVI Outreach Team and the Special Education Team. In addition, this leadership position provides support to the Outreach Director by participation in Special Education team meetings, creation and review of program materials policies, guidance documents, oversight of various initiatives, and will provide guidance regarding movement and orientation and mobility related issues for the Special Education Team.
Special Notes: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: services that support academic achievement, literacy, Expanded Core curriculum, and services that support home, school, and community inclusion through the expanded core curriculum, (most specifically the area of orientation and mobility), and social/emotional development for students with vision loss; developmental milestones and associated curricula for students with vision loss, specifically in the areas of concept development, spatiotemporal development, and orientation and mobility in addition to other areas of the expanded core curriculum; current an appropriate diagnostic orientation and mobility tools for use with students who have low vision, including those who may have additional disabilities and interpretation of those tools; current and appropriate orientation and mobility curriculum, instructional programs and materials for students who are visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities; range of orientation and mobility programming options including home, school and community environments for children with vision loss and the continuum of alternative placements identified in special education law; and federal and state regulations regarding special education services for students with visual impairments who require orientation and mobility evaluation and instruction with regard to FAPE assurances.
Ability to: provide orientation and mobility diagnostic evaluations; relate orientation and mobility diagnostic and assessment results to practical recommendations for educational programming and goal setting; modify curricula, expanded core curriculum and other strategies for enhancing instruction of orientation and mobility for students with vision loss; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and assess training needs and plan and/or implement training, presentations and workshops for school districts.
How To Apply:
Apply online on http://wisc.jobs<http://wisc.jobs/>!
If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information and attach a resume. In additional to this information, you will be required to complete the online exam. You can preview the exam questions by clicking on the "Preview Exam" link above. After reviewing the exam questions, prepare detailed written responses to each of the three (3) exam questions. Submit your exam responses by copying and pasting your responses into the appropriate fields in the online exam. Your response to the exam questions will be used along with your resume to determine your eligibility for this position. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will NOT be considered.
Teacher-Cognitive Disabilities - - WI School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Job Announcement Code: 1501299
County(ies):
Rock
Classification Title(s)/JAC:
Job Working Title(s):
TEACHER - 1501299
Teacher-Cognitive Disabilities
Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
Starting salary will be between $19.00 - $24.00 per hour (approximately $34,911- $44,098/yr), plus excellent benefits. Additional compensation up to $2.97 per hour may be given for relevant credits beyond a Bachelor's degree. A six-month probationary period will be required. This position is in pay schedule 13, pay range 04.
Contact:
Lynn Kirsch, Human Resources Specialist, 608-267-9200, lynn.kirsch at dpi.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
Open
Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the department are met. To ensure that your materials are included in our next review, they must be received by April 27, 2015.
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is committed to ensuring every child graduates ready for further education and the workforce. We must align our efforts so students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities. To build on our long-standing commitment to public education, we strive to recruit and retain quality employees. Our employees are vital to the success of our students, schools and communities. For more information about DPI, please go to http://www.dpi.wi.gov<http://www.dpi.wi.gov/>.
The DPI is currently seeking applicants for a full-time school year (88%) Teacher-Cognitive Disabilities position. This position is located at 1700 W. State Street in Janesville, WI.
The Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired <http://www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us/> (WCBVI) operates a residential school for state residents ages three to twenty who are blind or have visual impairments. The school provides academic and career education on site. The school also offers instructional and technical assistance, teaching materials and evaluations of pupils to local school districts and other agencies.
Job Duties: This full-time school year (88%) position is responsible for providing classroom instruction for K-12 visually impaired students, many of whom have additional disabilities at the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI), Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI).
This includes developing/adapting curriculum; providing instruction using appropriate materials and technology; identifying, administering, scoring, and interpreting assessments appropriate for each assigned student; and preparing documents following WCBVI, state, and federal guidelines.
Special Notes: Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Cognitive Disability (810) with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is required.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: curriculum and instructional techniques for students with cognitive disabilities; assistive technology for students with cognitive disabilities; assessments for students with cognitive disabilities; state and federal guidelines for IEP assessments; exceptional education needs of children who have visual impairment; exceptional education needs of children who have multiple handicaps; appropriate teaching methods to use with students who have visual impairments; appropriate materials and adaptations necessary to teach student who have visual impairments; the effect of vision loss on the cognitive, emotional and social development of children; assessments for students with cognitive disabilities.
Ability to: conduct IEP or other meetings with parents, local district, and WCBVI staff; work cooperatively with parents and local district and WCBVI staff on programs/problems associated with student needs; plan, deliver, and document appropriate and meaningful instruction for students with cognitive disabilities; prepare weekly lesson plans and plans for substitute teachers; prepare adapted materials for students with cognitive disabilities; provide instruction in assistive technology devices; and prepare written reports describing student needs and student performance.
How To Apply:
Submit an Application for State Employment form (OSER-DMRS-38)<http://oser.state.wi.us/application.asp>, current resume, transcripts and a copy of your license or documentation verifying your eligibility for licensure in Cognitive Disability (810) through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. You may submit the materials any of the following ways: online through http://wisc.jobs; email materials to lynn.kirsch at dpi.wi.gov<mailto:lynn.kirsch at dpi.wi.gov>; mail materials to: Lynn Kirsch, DPI Human Resource Services, 5th Floor, 125 South Webster Street, PO Box 7841, Madison, WI 53707-7841; or fax to (608) 266-5856 Attn: Lynn Kirsch.
Please Note: After you apply, your job cart will show that the exam for this position is "not submitted" because it is administered offline. The materials you submit, per the instructions above will be used to determine your eligibility and will be considered "exam" responses. Based on the review of those materials, you will be given a score to indicate your eligibility for the position. As long as you have submitted all the materials requested above, your application is complete.
The School District of Beloit is seeking a professional educator for Special Education - Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility.
This position is a permanent/full time position based on a 190 day contract.
Candidate must hold or be able to obtain Special Education Certification #1825 - Visually Impaired. Also desire licensure: #1801 - Cross Categorical. Prefer candidate
with experience in special education programming for students with cognitive disabilities, inclusive services, behavior intervention plans and RTI. Prefer candidate who is familiar with special education paperwork and procedures. Minority and bilingual speaking candidates are encouraged to apply. Coaching positions are available.
Salary: $35,000-$73,834.00 based on education/experience.
Start date: August 25, 2015.
Licenses: Visual Impairments (1825)
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 1 year
Salary: $35,000 - $73,834.00
Begin Date: August 2015
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 06-03-2014 Updated: 06-04-2015
Contact: Cindy Dailey, Substitute/Attendance Secretary
School District of Beloit
1633 Keeler Avenue
Personnel Office
Beloit, WI 53511
608-361-4019
Cdailey at sdb.k12.wi.us
http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us (new window)
The West Bend School District is seeking to fill a 100% Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
TEACHER INSIGHT:
Applicants must complete the Teacher Insight in order to be considered for employment. Instructions for the Insight will be provided in the Post Application Instructions.
BENEFITS:
This position includes full benefits.
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION:
All new teachers to the West Bend School District will need to attend New Teacher Induction. New Teacher Induction begins on Monday, August 17 at 8:00 AM and concludes on Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 PM. Prior to New Teacher Induction all new teachers will be required to attend a Human Resources and Technology session. Upon hiring the dates of the Human Resources and Technology session will be provided. In addition, all new teachers to the West Bend School District will meet with the Curriculum and Instruction Team to assess current needs and develop a professional development plan.
ATTACHMENTS: Please include the following attachments with your application: Cover
letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of reference. Please read the instructions in
WECAN for creating e-credential documents. PLEASE DO NOT SEND THESE MATERIALS VIA US MAIL.
Our policy is to return any application materials sent to us unless they have been requested.
Licenses: 1. Visual Impairments (1825)
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 0 Years
Salary:
Begin Date: August 2015
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 06-03-2015
Contact:
Valley Elliehausen, Chief Operating Officer
West Bend School District
735 South Main Street
West Bend, WI 53095
262-335-5410
valley at west-bend.k12.wi.us
http://www.west-bend.k12.wi.us (new window)
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
CESA 3
Fennimore, WI
Online Cover Letter: Required - Click on "Online Cover Letters" from your main menu AFTER you have applied.
Description: CESA 3 is seeking a full-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide itinerant services
to identified students in Southwestern Wisconsin. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will
work with students, school personnel and parents to develop students' skills in safe and
efficient travel across environments. This position is responsible for student evaluation,
development and implementation of programming.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in effective communication with students of all ages, parents, teachers, and colleagues; meticulous record-keeping; respect for confidentiality; and excellent time management.
Job responsibilities include:
* Maintain updated student files according to district, agency, and state policies
including current ocular reports, most recent evaluations, and current IEP
* Provide support with student evaluations in compliance with DPI regulations regarding students with visual impairments
* Assist districts in developing and delivering age- and developmentally-appropriate
* Effectively manage the needs of a diverse and widespread caseload
* Communicate and collaborate with district and agency staff to improve instruction and achievement for participating students
Certification as Orientation and Mobility Specialist (826) is required. Additional
certification in Visual Impairment (825) is desirable as well.
This position involves travel between school districts, therefore a valid driver's license is
also required. An Agency vehicle may be provided, depending on the amount of travel.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to:
Joseph Price
CESA 3
1300 Industrial Drive
Fennimore, WI 53809
Licenses: 1. Orientation & Mobility (1826)
2. Visual Impairments (1825)
Degree: Masters Experience: 0 Years
Begin Date: August 2015
Apply By: 05-30-2015
Date Entered: 04-28-2015 Updated 04-30-2015
Contact: Joseph Price, Executive Director
CESA 3
1300 Industrial Drive
Fennimore, WI 53809
608-822-3276
jprice at cesa3.k12.wi.us
http://www.cesa3.org (new window)
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
CESA 12
Ashland, Wisconsin area
Online Cover Letter: Required - Click on "Online Cover Letters" from your main menu AFTER you have applied.
Description: Job Description
Itinerant teacher for Teacher for Vision Impaired for CESA #12. Responsible for evaluations of
vision impairment eligibility and programming needs; programming and instruction for vision
impaired students in various districts.
Qualifications
Certified by the Department of Public Instruction - License #825, or willing to become emergency certified. Candidates must have good communication skills and be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, parents and staff. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience in: assessment for VI eligibility and orientation and mobility needs; program development for VI students at various levels; use of Braille, low vision devices, and adaptive devices; transition/vocational skill development for VI students; ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting; understanding of the IEP team process,; and knowledge of current best practices in the education and inclusion of students with VI needs.
Licenses: 1. Visual Impairments (1825)
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 0 Years
Salary: Negotiable
Begin Date: August 2015
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 02-11-2015
Contact:
Janet Shefchik, Program Assistant
CESA 12
618 Beaser Ave.
Ashland, WI 54806
715-682-2363
janets at cesa12.org
http://www.cesa12.org (new window)
VI (Visual Impairment) Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Wausau School District
District Wide
Description: Position: VI (Visual Impairment) Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Certification: WI DPI #825 (Visual Impairment) certification is required.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Knowlede of the Braille code, including contracted, uncontracted, and Nemeth codes, andhow to teach them.
- Knowledge of current trends in assistive technology for VI
- Knowledge of the expanded core curriculum for VI students
Location: District Wide
Licenses: 1. Visual Impairments (1825)
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 0 Years
Begin Date: February 2015
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 01-27-2015
Contact:
Jeffrey Gress, Director of Human Resources & Employee Relations
Wausau School District
415 Seymour Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715-261-0520
wsdhr at wausauschools.org
http://www.wausau.k12.wi.us (new window)
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
CESA 6
CESA 6 Region
Description: CESA 6 is seeking to employ a full-time Orientation and Mobility Specialist. The individual hired will provide itinerant orientation and mobility services to identified students within the CESA 6 region. The Orientation and Mobility Specialist will work with students, school personnel and parents to develop students' skills in safe and efficient travel across environments. This position is responsible for student evaluation, developing programming and implementing programming.
Other essential skills include effectively communicating with children of all ages as well as with adults, ability to maintain records, ability to manage time and schedule accurately, and ability to maintain student confidentiality. This position allows for collaboration with other Orientation and Mobility Specialists working in schools for support and professional development opportunities.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction certification as Orientation and Mobility Specialist - code: 826, or eligibility to obtain this license, is required. Additional certification in Visual Impairment - code: 825, is preferred, but not required for this position. This position is itinerant, so the individual hired must have their own transportation, a valid driver's license and be able to drive between school districts. Further, must be able and willing to transport students using own vehicle as necessary for the position.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, CESA 6 Employment
Application, and letters of recommendation to:
Becky Neubauer - Human Resources Director
CESA 6
2935 Universal Court
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 236-0569
Email bneubauer at cesa6.org
CESA 6 Employment Applications are available through the CESA 6 website at www.cesa6.org. See
Employment.
Application Deadline: Until filled
Licenses: 1. Orientation & Mobility
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 2 Years
Begin Date: February 2014
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 01-0702015
Contact:
Becky Neubauer, Human Resources Director
CESA 6
2935 Universal Court
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-236-0569
bneubauer at cesa6.org
http://www.cesa6.org (new window)
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
Beaver Dam Unified School District
Online Cover Letter: NO - This vacancy does not use the Online Cover Letter system.
Description: We are looking for a candidate that can meet and exceed the high standards of working in a progressive district that is the home to four Wisconsin Promise Schools of Recognition and two Federal Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
The Beaver Dam Unified School District is located in Dodge County, 40 minutes from Madison and serves approximately 3500 students. We are a financially stable district with slightly increasing student enrollment. Our staff is progressive and focused on ensuring that every student is college and career ready. Our mission is to guide students and empower futures. Our vision is to lead the way in student growth and achievement.
Excellent benefit package included.
Licenses: 1. Visual Impairments (1825)
Requirements: Degree: Bachelors Experience: 0 Years
Begin Date: September 2014
Apply By: Until Filled
Date Entered: 08-19-2014
Contact:
Sharon Bliefernicht, Director of Human Resources
Beaver Dam Unified School District
705 McKinley Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-7470
bliefernichts at bdusd.org
http://www.beaverdam.k12.wi.us (new window)
Itinerant Vision Teacher / O&M Instructor
Southern Wisconsin
Location:
Various Districts in South Central and Southeastern Wisconsin
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Vision Education
Wisconsin Certification #825 Visual Impairments
Ability to travel to multiple districts in South Central and Southeastern Wisconsin
**Signing bonus will be considered for candidates with additional Wisconsin Special Education Certifications (Orientation and Mobility, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, etc.)
Duties:
Provide itinerant-based instruction and district / family support to students with visual impairments in Southern Wisconsin
ñ Braille and Nemeth Instruction
ñ Assistive Technology
ñ Low Vision Aids
ñ Material and Curricular Adaptation
ñ Staff and District Consultation
ñ Functional Vision Evaluations
ñ Basic computer skills
ñ IEP Development and Compliance
Compensation:
ñ Minimum starting salary of $36000.00 (additional compensation available for additional certifications and experience)
*Average Starting Salary: $33,546 http://www.teacherportal.com/salary/Wisconsin-teacher-salary
ñ Bonus opportunities available
ñ 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and SDD Insurance
ñ Materials and Equipment Account
ñ Professional Development Account
ñ Mileage Reimbursement
ñ Cell phone, Laptop, and all professional materials provided
Send a resume, professional references, and a letter of interest to:
Tony Jackson, Director of Operations
Vision Consulting Services of Wisconsin
PO Box 32
Orfordville, WI 53576
608-751-5441
tjackson at vcswisconsin.org<mailto:tjackson at vcswisconsin.org>
www.vcswisconsin.org
David Hyde, Professional Development Coordinator
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1700 W. State Street
Janesville WI 53546
608-758-6152 (office)
608-758-6169 (fax)
866-284-1107 ext. 34 (toll free)
email
david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us<mailto:david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
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