Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!

 

Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility

 

Agency:                                    Washington State School for the Blind  

Location:                                  WSSB campus

Salary:                                     Based on Vancouver School District Leap Salary Schedule. Dependent on education and experience

Recruitment:                            Internal Recruitment begins 3/25/2008 until filled

 

Agency profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children’s local communities. Each employee plays a critical role for the school and our students.  We value our employees and continuously challenge them to improve the way we provide service to our students and the community.

 

Position profile:  This full-time position requires a certified teacher who will work 11am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday.  This position reports directly to the Director of On-Campus Programs and will be providing Orientation and Mobility instruction and work closely with on-campus staff to coordinate and facilitate the after-school homework program.    

 

The successful candidate will: work in conjunction with work with other WSSB staff to provide educational services to students on campus, may perform a variety of assessments, participate in IEP development and implementation, act as an integral member of the student’s educational team and teach compensatory skills.  These may include but aren’t limited to:

  • Orientation and Mobility
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Assistive Technology
  • Braille
  • Use of low vision devices
  • Self-help skills
  • Orientation and Mobility

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Has graduated from a recognized university program specializing in blindness/Orientation and Mobility
  • Has a current Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a Washington State Teaching certificate
  • Must pass the Braille Competency examination

 

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification
  • 2 years of teaching experience
  • Masters in education or related field

 

Outstanding benefits:  This position is a Washington State government position.  Some of the outstanding state benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 8 hours of sick leave accrual per month, military and civil leave, dependent care assistance program, employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans, professional development funds, training, and state retirement plans.  . 

How to apply:  Please send a letter of interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email listed below.  If you are interested in this position and would like more information please call Craig Meador, Director of On-Campus Programs at (360)696-6321 ext 154.

jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov
Subject: Teacher Position

or

WSSB

Attn: Human Resources

2214 E 13th St

Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120

 

Background inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on applicants prior to their appointment to positions in the State of Washington which are directly responsible for the supervision, care or treatment of children.  Information obtained from background inquiries will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant character; suitability and competence to perform in the position applied for and may result in the denial of employment.  Applicants are required to sign a release authorizing inquiry.  Failure to do so shall disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions.

 

This announcement is published by the Washington School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129.