[Pibe-division] Fw: Job Announcement at The Maryland School for the Blind

Edward Bell via Pibe-division pibe-division at nfbnet.org
Mon Jun 2 14:49:37 UTC 2014


Posting Date:  01/25/2013                                                                                             Closing Date: OPEN    





TEACHER – Itinerant Outreach TVI

Outreach



Work Function Code:                                                                     Compensation:  BCPS Scale



SUMMARY:  With supervision, provides itinerant-based instruction and district/family support based on contractual requests from Local School Systems.



Essential Functions:



-          Teaches visually impaired students with and without additional disabilities on an individual basis. 

-          Instructs in Braille, Nemeth, Assistive Technology and Expanded Core Curriculum skills.  

-          Consults on classroom set-up and adaptations to core curriculum areas including modified and grade level content standards.                             

-          Participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational plans including writing goals, data collection, reporting on progress, and attending IEP meetings.   

-          Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.

-          Manages student resources.                                    

                                                                                                                                                       



Work Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  Additional hours or flex schedule are likely.  This position follows the standard ten month school schedule.  Travel throughout state to provide services in multiple counties may be required. This position is contingent on contract acceptance for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic school year.  Additional budget to allow for continued employment to be determined.



Qualifications:

1.   Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Education or related field and certification in Vision required.  Dual certification in Vision and Orientation and Mobility preferred.  

2.   Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.

3.   Knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.

4.   General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions and alternate modes of communication.

5.   Knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student scheduling.

6.   Maryland Class “C” driver’s license with a driving record compatible with school standards.  



NOTE:  The information outlined above is not all inclusive and is intended only to provide a general overview of the position currently available.  Applicants who want more detailed information about work environment, mental & physical requirements, etc. should contact the Human Resources office for a complete copy of the Position Description. 









Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC

REGISTER TO TAKE THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION IN LITERARY BRAILLE (NCLB) Exam http://www.nbpcb.org/pages/announcements.php

Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University
210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA 71272
Office: 318.257.4554
Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax)
Skype: edwardbell2010
ebell at latech.edu
www.latech.edu/instituteonblindness
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-- Stephen Jay Gould



From: Joshua Irzyk 
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 9:21 AM
Subject: Job Announcement at The Maryland School for the Blind

Good morning,

 

I have attached a job announcement for an Itinerant TVI position with the Outreach Department at The Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore, Maryland. Please pass along to any interested students or alumni. 

If you would like me to send this to someone else, please feel free to let me know.

 

Thank you,

 

Joshua Irzyk, Ed.D.

Statewide Vision Low Incidence Specialist

Maryland State Department of Education

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD  21201

(O) 410-767-0812

(F) 410-333-8165

jirzyk at msde.state.md.us

             and

The Maryland School for the Blind

3501 Taylor Avenue

Baltimore, MD  21236

410-444-5000 x 1410

joshuai at mdschblind.org

 
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