[Rehab] FW: [MN.BVI] TBVI full time opening in Minneapolis

Tue Oct 1 18:43:47 UTC 2019

*From:* Joya Musa via MN.BVI [mailto:mn.bvi at mailmanlists.us]
*Sent:* Monday, September 30, 2019 9:26 PM
*To:* MN.BVI at mailmanlists.us
*Subject:* [MN.BVI] TBVI full time opening in Minneapolis

Hi TBVIs and COMS,

Minneapolis Public Schools continues to have an opening for a full time
Teacher for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired, and the job has been
posted externally.  Please consider joining our team and help to get the
word out if you know anyone interested.

Teacher, Special Education - Blind/Visually Impaired

*Apply Now »*
<https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/talentcommunity/apply/587552000/?locale=en_US>

*Date: *Sep 28, 2019

*Location:* Minneapolis, MN, US

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: *Teacher, Special Education - Blind/Visually Impaired*  and
Requisition ID number: *59879*

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit:  *Special Ed Program 1 (10000966) *

Site:  *Davis Center (0001) *

FTE*: * *1.0 FTE*; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being
full time

Union:  *Teachers(04) *

Functional Area:  *Teaching *

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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*Teacher, Special Education – Blind/Visually Impaired*

*FUNCTION:*  Work as a member of the Special Education Department and teams
to meet the needs of staff and to foster quality instruction for students
with disabilities

*RESPONSIBLE TO:*  Administrator, Director of Special Education Programs

*QUALIFICATIONS*:

·         Valid MN special education licensure in B/VI, expertise in the
area of assistive technology specific to blind/visually impaired and
training with low vision devices is required.

·         Additional Orientation and Mobility certification preferred.

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a special education teacher;
urban experience preferred.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

·         Provides direct instruction, consultation, and evaluations to
students (birth to 21 years).

·         Provides services to students who have been medically diagnosed
as having a visual impairment including, specialized curriculum
modifications (enlarged print, Braille, taped materials,) environmental
modifications, assistive technology, and provision and monitoring of
low-vision devices.

·         Strong skills in test administration, scoring and interpreting of
norm-referenced and criterion referenced assessments.

·         Experience in developing programs, orchestrating required
services and resources to provide quality programming for students with
disabilities.

·         Advanced working knowledge of alternative curriculum, strategies
and current best practices in provision of services for students with BVI.

·         Assures that appropriate services are provided to students in
compliance with Federal, state and local laws and MPS regulations and
policies.

·         Ability to plan, provide and evaluate effective professional
development for small and large groups of teachers, administrators and
other district staff.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills particularly, collaboration,
consultation, coaching, problem-solving and conflict resolution with teams.

·         Successful experience working in partnership with families,
students, staff, community agencies and other disability and adult service
providers in a diverse community.

·         Demonstrates excellent communication skills and maintain
productive, positive and professional relationships.

·         Maintains strict confidentiality of student and work-related
issues, records and MPS information.

·         Identifies strengths and areas for improvement in service
delivery and plan staff development accordingly.

·         Provides support and coaching to staff in implementing effective
BVI services to students with disabilities.

·         Meets regularly, a minimum of monthly, with BVI program personnel.

·         Identifies and assist teams in the ordering and use of district
approved curricula.

·         Develops data collection systems, weekly progress monitoring.

·         Consults with staff in using student performance data, progress
monitoring and classroom observations to drive changes in instruction and
intervention.

·         Consults with Directors of Special Education, district staff and
building personnel as needed.

·         Possesses efficient skill with Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel Spreadsheets, Power Point, Outlook).

*Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:*

School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to
sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and
outdoors.

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final
appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal
background check.

*COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:*
*Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is
essential to our goal of putting children first and making them
college-ready.  Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive
advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate
our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone
the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status,
status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation,
age, family care leave status, or veteran status.*

*Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to
apply.*

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Special Ed Program 1 (10000966) | Davis
Center (0001) | Teaching

*Nearest Major Market: *Minneapolis
*Job Segment: *Curriculum, Teacher, Test Administrator, Proctor, Education

https://jobs.mpls.k12.mn.us/job/Minneapolis-Teacher%2C-Special-Education-MN-55401/587552000/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic

Thanks!

Joya

Joya Bromeland Musa

BVI Lead, Minneapolis Public Schools

Joya.Musa at mpls.k12.mn.us

Teacher for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired, TBVI

Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist, COMS

Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist, CATIS