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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>Here is an opening
at the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind in Colorado
Springs.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>Curriculum _
Assessment Coordinator.pdf<BR>2<BR>PLEASE POST <BR>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
<BR>COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND <BR>33 NORTH INSTITUTE STREET
<BR>COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 <BR><A
href="http://www.csdb.org">http://www.csdb.org</A> <BR>MISSION <BR>STATEMENT:
<BR>The <BR>Colorado <BR>School <BR>for <BR>the <BR>Deaf <BR>and <BR>the
<BR>Blind <BR>(CSDB) <BR>provides <BR>children <BR>and <BR>families
<BR>statewide <BR>with <BR>comprehensive, <BR>specialized <BR>educational
<BR>services <BR>in <BR>safe, <BR>nurturing <BR>environments. <BR>We <BR>empower
<BR>learners <BR>to <BR>become <BR>self-determined, <BR>independent
<BR>contributing <BR>citizens <BR>within <BR>their <BR>communities. <BR>CORE
<BR>VALUES: <BR>RESPECT <BR>OPEN, <BR>HONEST <BR>COMMUNICATION
<BR>RESPONSIBILITY <BR>COLLABORATION
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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>table with 2 columns
and 7 rows<BR>DATE: <BR>April 2010 <BR>POSITION:
<BR>CURRICULUM / ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR (TOSA – Teacher on Special
Assignment) <BR>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: <BR>The annual employment
contract shall be based on the standard number of working days in the academic
year (currently 192 days, August to June), beginning<BR>with the 2010/11 school
year. Base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule,
and based on appropriate education and experience.<BR>Excellent benefits.
<BR>APPLICATION PROCEDURE: <BR>Send letter of interest,
current resume, completed Employment Application (including salary history and
references), recent letters of recommendation, copies<BR>of transcripts, and a
copy of current educator certification to:
<BR>ATTENTION: Human Resources Office Colorado School
for the Deaf and the Blind 33 North Institute Street Colorado Springs, Colorado
80903 PHONE: (719) 578-2114;<BR>FAX: (719) 578-2239 E-mail: <A
href="mailto:clutz@csdb.org">clutz@csdb.org</A> or <A
href="mailto:kgonzalez@csdb.org">kgonzalez@csdb.org</A> <BR>CLOSING
DATE: <BR>OPEN UNTIL FILLED <BR>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
<BR>~ Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held ~
Direct deposit of paycheck is required ~ No smoking is allowed at any CSDB
working/meeting<BR>area ~ Selected applicant must comply with the Colorado
School for the Deaf and the Blind Drug-Free Workplace policy ~ As required by
the Immigration Reform<BR>and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must
verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the
United States ~ Upon an<BR>offer of employment, background checks will be
conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado
Department of Social Services <BR>table end</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>CSDB is an EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <BR>CSDB is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in
relation to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin,
ancestry, age, religion,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>marital status,
disability or handicap in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in
educational programs or activities which it operates. The <BR>following person
has been designated to handle inquiries regarding CSDB’s compliance with Title
IX and Section 504: The Human Resources <BR>Manager; Colorado School for the
Deaf and the Blind; 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903; (719)
578-2100. NOTE: The State of <BR>Colorado encourages all qualified minorities
and persons with disabilities to apply. <BR>-over<BR>COLORADO SCHOOL for the
DEAF and the BLIND <BR>CURRICULUM / ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR <BR>(TOSA – Teacher
on Special Assignment) <BR>BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION <BR>This position is
responsible for contributing to the improvement of educational programs and
services <BR>provided at CSDB by supporting efforts in curriculum development
and instruction, student assessment <BR>statewide and program accountability.
This position reports to the Director of Special Education. <BR>MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: <BR>• <BR>Master's Degree in Special Education or closely
related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in
Deaf Education or Vision<BR>Education <BR>• <BR>Must hold or be eligible for
appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special
Education Specialist: Deaf/HH or Visually Impaired</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>• <BR>Five (5) years
successful experience as a teacher preferred <BR>• <BR>Documented experience
providing technical assistance to educational staff, including developing,
coordinating, and providing staff development activities</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>• <BR>Documented
experience with student assessment measurements and program assessments, to
include data interpretation <BR>• <BR>Documented experience in curriculum
development and instruction <BR>• <BR>Proficiency or commitment to work toward
proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Intermediate skill level as
demonstrated through an appropriate<BR>assessment tool and according to school
policy <BR>PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY: <BR>• <BR>Knowledge of and
ability to apply current assessment theory and practices associated with
students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing to a variety of
settings</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>• <BR>Knowledge and
experience with the Response to Intervention (RtI) model of service delivery
<BR>• <BR>Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado Special Education rules governing
the identification and staffing of children with disabilities preferred <BR>•
<BR>Ability to communicate effectively with Deaf children <BR>• <BR>Ability to
respond effectively and positively to feedback <BR>• <BR>Ability to participate
effectively in team setting <BR>• <BR>Strong interpersonal skills <BR>MAJOR
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <BR>• <BR>Develop student based and other
performance measures: collect and interpret data; and prepare reports. <BR>•
<BR>In collaboration with appropriate program administrators, support the
instructional/program areas in implementing academic professional / staff
development<BR>priorities. <BR>• <BR>Maintain and share knowledge of current
curricular trends and instructional practices addressing the needs of sensory
impaired and regular education students.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>• <BR>Collaborate
with program administrators to support teachers’ efforts to implement the
curriculum and incorporate State Standards in the delivery of
instruction.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=521593617-13052010><FONT face=Arial size=2>• <BR>Coordinate
assessments (for example CSAP, SAT-10, ACT, Adams-50, etc.) for students
attending CSDB. <BR>• <BR>Coordinate with program administrators in the
planning, implementation and assessment of curriculum and curriculum development
projects. <BR>• <BR>Serve as a resource for staff, parents, students, and
districts by maintaining awareness of promising practices in the fields of
special education (sensory<BR>disabilities) and providing current information on
trends and practices identified through research. <BR>• <BR>Positively serve as
a team member in the Student Services Program, School for the Deaf, School for
the Blind, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and<BR>the Blind as a whole;
support strategic planning efforts; and participate in regular team and
department meetings, school and instructional meetings as<BR>required. <BR>•
<BR>Participate in activities related to staff / professional development and
training / workshops as appropriate. <BR>• <BR>Perform other appropriate duties
as assigned. <BR>TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, please contact: <BR>Chelle
Lutz, CSDB Human Resources Specialist at (719) 578-2114; E-mail: <A
href="mailto:clutz@csdb.org">clutz@csdb.org</A> <BR>Jon Vigne, Director of
Special Education (719) 578-2177; E-mail: <A
href="mailto:jvigne@csdb.org">jvigne@csdb.org</A> </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P>David Hyde, Professional Development Coordinator Wisconsin Center for the
Blind and Visually Impaired 1700 W. State Street Janesville WI 53546</P>
<P>608-758-6152 (office)</P>
<P>608-751-0960 (cell)</P>
<P>608-758-6169 (fax)</P>
<P>866-284-1107 ext. 34 (toll free)</P>
<P>email</P>
<P>david.hyde@wcbvi.k12.wi.us</P>
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