[Pibe-division] Interesting job available at the Maryland School for the Blind

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Hello All,

 

Read the description below for an interesting job doing outreach to students
throughout the state.  You will be an employee for the Maryland School for
the Blind even though you will be operating throughout the state, and not
the school itself.  Thank you for considering this position.

 

Teacher Itinerant Outreach - TVI

Outreach

 


 

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 UEB, 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: Up to 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 contractual for the
remainder of the 2015-2016 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. 

 

- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F -

 

To Apply:

Please visit our website  <http://www.marylandschoolfortheblind.org>
www.marylandschoolfortheblind.org and click on Careers.  

 

 

Sharon Maneki, President

National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

410-715-9596

 

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