[Pibe-division] FW: [BVI] Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired position

[Andrews, David B B (DEED)]

Job Title	Blind/Visually Impaired Teacher

General Information
South Central Service Cooperative is accepting applications for a Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired for the 2010-2011 school year. The position is a regional position through the Region 9 Low Incidence Project.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: 
-A valid license to teach the Blind or Visually Impaired, issued by the Minnesota Department of Education. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities 
-Working knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to the education of students who are blind/visually impaired. 
-Skills in reading, writing and teaching all forms of braille, e.g. literary, nemeth, slate and stylus. 
-Training and/or experience in assistive technology unique to students with limited vision or blindness. 
-Ability to work as part of a vision team. 
-Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from various work sites.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: 
-Conduct Vision Evaluations and develop and implement Individual Education Plans in accordance with due process, district practice and child study procedures. 
-Provide direct and indirect educational services to students birth to 21 with a visual impairment in general and special education settings. 
-Assist the school staff, students and family in developing and implementing an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) or an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet student's needs. 
-Coordinate the various support and related services available to students who are blind/visually impaired (braillist, personal management specialist, vocational rehabilitation specialist, orientation and mobility teacher, etc.). 
-Teach skills the student requires (braille, abacus, use of assistive technology, self-advocacy, etc.) to successfully complete their education. 
-Collect information and texts necessary to order materials for students in formats including braille, large print and CD. 
-Adapt materials and curriculum that are not available through other sources for the student. 
-Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for multiply impaired students. 
-Maintain school-home communications. 
-Keep records and complete required reports. 
-Contributes to the District's inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment. 
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 185 day position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits will be determined.

Credentials should be sent by May 20, 2010 to:
Linda Watson, Regional Low Incidence Facilitator
South Central Service Cooperative
2075 Lookout Drive
North Mankato, MN  56003