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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Maryland School for the Blind is looking for an elementary school teacher in its academic program. Please read below and apply. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sharon Maneki, </b>President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of Maryland<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>410-715-9596<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Please pass this job announcement on to your students and alumni. Please also let them know that a moving stipend is available. If anyone has any questions, they may feel free to contact me. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The application can be found at <a href="http://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/"><span style='color:blue'>http://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><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'><p class=MsoNormal 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'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:black'>Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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 class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>ACCOUNTABILITIES:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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 class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>- Instructs in core curriculum, expanded core, life skills, and self-care areas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><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 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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>- Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>- Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>which may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>- Manages classroom resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Marginal Functions:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>1. Plans and participates in on and off-campus student activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>2. Performs additional duties as assigned<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>CONDITIONS:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Equipment Used</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>: Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment and telephone.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Performance Standard</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>: Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Work Environment</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions. May be exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with flextime within the workday and workweek. This position follows a standard eleven-month school schedule.<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'><p class=MsoNormal 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'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:black'>Experience and Skills:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>Knowledge, skills and general abilities:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;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='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>1. Comprehensive 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 class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>2. Minimum of Bachelor's degree and ability to meet <b>MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision and elementary education required.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>3. General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>4. General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; alternate modes of communication; feeding techniques and orthopedic impairment/handling and positioning.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>5. General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>6. Ability to push and pull in excess of 100 pounds and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>After six months in this position, the employee is required to have:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>1. General knowledge of case management and team leadership methods.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>2. General knowledge of behavior management and modification techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>3. General knowledge of assigned student programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>4. General knowledge of First Aid and CPR.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:16.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Roboto",serif;color:#5A5A5A'>5. General knowledge of employee handbook.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>-- <o:p></o:p></span></p><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 class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:5.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> <img border=0 width=90 height=96 id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image001.png@01D1B766.1A4F5910"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=234 valign=top style='width:175.5pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto'><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:joshua.irzyk@maryland.gov" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>joshua.irzyk@maryland.gov</span></a></span><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><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><a href="mailto:joshuai@mdschblind.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>joshuai@mdschblind.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>