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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> TVI Opening at The Maryland School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Please pass this job posting on to your students and alumni. If anyone has any questions, they can contact me any time.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/">http://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:18.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:black'>Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></h4></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>SUMMARY</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>: With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Essential Functions:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>1. <b>Providing Service</b>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Instructs in technology, adaptive technology, core curriculum, and expanded core. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational program (IEP) which may require the ability to observe and respond to a variety of environmental stimuli.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine a student’s technology needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Provides in-service technology training and consultation to MSB staff and troubleshoots effectively to resolve technology glitches<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>2. <b>Coordinating Service:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Selects, requisitions, and manages classroom technology materials, supplies, and equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Maintains and monitors computers, hardware, and software inventories<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Coordinates data collection and recording.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:26.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Work Schedule</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows a 11 month school schedule. Additional hours or flex schedule may be required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:18.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:1.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:15.0pt;border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:black'>Experience and Skills:<o:p></o:p></span></h4></div><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Qualifications:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:15.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Knowledge of technology instruction for students with visual impairments using equipment & technology such Microsoft and Apple operating systems, iPads, braille displays, braille production programs, embossers, 3-D printers, PIAF machines, screenreaders, CCTV, copy machines, and telephones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>2. Knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>3. Minimum of Bachelor's degree and ability to meet <b>MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision required.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>4. General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>5. General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; alternate modes of communication; and orthopedic impairments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>6. General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum and classroom management.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>7. Interest in robotics preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=102 valign=top style='width:76.5pt;border:none;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:5.0pt'><br></span> <img border=0 width=90 height=96 style='width:.9375in;height:1.0in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D19953.255C5B40"><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=234 valign=top style='width:175.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Joshua Irzyk, Ed.D.<br>Statewide Vision Low Incidence Specialist<br>Maryland State Department of Education<br>200 West Baltimore Street<br>Baltimore, MD 21201<br>(O) 410-767-0812<br>(F) 410-333-8165<br></span><a href="mailto:joshua.irzyk@maryland.gov" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>joshua.irzyk@maryland.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br> and<br>The Maryland School for the Blind<br>3501 Taylor Avenue<br>Baltimore, MD 21236<br>410-444-5000 x 1410<br></span><a href="mailto:joshuai@mdschblind.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>joshuai@mdschblind.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>