[rehab] FW: St Paul Public Schools O&M Teacher Opening

Wed May 4 18:10:47 UTC 2016

*From:* "VanAlstine, Dacia (DEED)" <dacia.vanalstine at state.mn.us>
*Date:* May 4, 2016 at 12:09:46 PM CDT
*To:* #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED at state.mn.us>
*Subject:* *St Paul Public Schools O&M Teacher Opening*

Curtesy of Meredith. The link to apply is below the Job Description…

*Job Description*

*Job Title: *Tchr - ORI/Mobil

*Job ID: *1000977

*Location: *271 Belvidere

*Regular/Temporary:* Regular

*General Information*

The Teacher/Orientation and Mobility and Travel Instructor will serve in an
itinerant position for students who are visually impaired and students with
disabilities other than a visual impairment in their schools and
communities. The Teacher/Orientation and Mobility and Travel Instructor
must possess the functional abilities to monitor travel and subscribe to
the professional code of ethics.

*Qualifications*

*M**inimum Qualifications*

Must have a valid Blind /Visually Impaired teaching license issued by the
Minnesota Department of Education and be certified as an Orientation and
Mobility Specialist (COMS) by the Academy for Certification of Vision
Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).

*Preferred Qualifications*

   - A degree in Orientation and Mobility.
   - Experience teaching students who are visually impaired and students
   with disabilities other than a visual impairment.
   - Experience evaluating student needs, abilities and limitations related
   to independent travel.
   - Experience in designing an individualized program with goals and
   objectives to assist the student in realizing his/her unique potential.
   - Experience in teaching the concepts, skills and techniques necessary
   for safe and efficient travel.
   - Experience in working cooperatively as a member of an education team.
   - Experience with communicating in written and oral forms.
   - A strong interest and investment in continuing education.

*Responsibilities*

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
fundamental duties:

   - Evaluate the needs and abilities of students in order to develop and
   implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
   - Teach the techniques necessary for effective indoor and outdoor travel.
   - Coordinate the various support and related staff available to aid
   visually impaired learners (braillist, vocational rehabilitation specialist
   or other related specialists as necessary).
   - Teach the skills the learner needs (listening skills, Braille, use of
   adaptive technology or other related skills as necessary) to successfully
   complete her/his education.
   - Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team for blind/visually
   impaired or multiply impaired learners; participate in staffing meetings
   that will develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for individual
   students.
   - Make periodic written and oral reports on student progress to district
   staff and parents.
   - Conduct in services and presentations at schools, conferences and
   community agencies.
   - Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities
   efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement
   and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
   - Perform other related duties as assigned.

*Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule*

This is a 10 month position working full-time.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teacher negotiated labor
agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at
http://hr.spps.org/Labor_Agreements.html. The minimum rate of pay for this
position is $43,021 annually.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active
employment.  Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick
leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending
account.  Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and
disability insurance.  A benefits summary is available at
http://www.hr.spps.org/Benefits_Summary_by_Union.html.

*How To Apply*

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a
resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and
contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the
"Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your
documents as attachments.  Valid file extensions for attaching a document
include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

*This posting will remain open until filled.*

*Other Information*

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire.  You
must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.  Formal
credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed
outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job
where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference
you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource
Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved,
five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks
and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of
hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been
employed by the District for more than six months.

*Equal Employment Opportunity*

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an
inclusive workplace environment.

*Equity Statement*

SPPS is committed to eliminating racial disparities and predictability in
achievement and to a workforce which embodies this commitment.

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*Dacia VanAlstine | Program Specialist *

*Department of Employment and Economic Development*

2200 University Avenue West, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN  55114

Direct: 651-539-2349

http://mn.gov/deed/