1.0 FTE Continuing Position (0.70 FTE TVI and 0.30 FTE O&M Specialist)

7.50 hours per day - 182 days per year

Beginning 2016-2017 School Year

Application Requirements:

To be considered for a position posted to TeacherMatch, applicant must complete the following prior to the job closing date.

1. Add a cover letter
2. Add certificate information and upload a copy of Valid WA Teacher certificate
3. Add education information and upload a copy of at least your Bachelor transcript
4. Add relevant teaching experience for past 10 years
5. Add 3 references (e.g. current supervisor, past supervisor(s), co-worker).  NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED. 
6. Upload a resume – Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
7. Complete Qualification Questions
8. Complete Job Specific Inventory Questions (JSI) - Be prepared to answer the three Job Specific Inventory (JSI) Questions below when applying for this position.  This exercise is time, and once you start, if you log off, you won't be able to complete the questions.  Have your answers ready!
1. Explain what goes into planning a good lesson.
2. What does the phrase “Growth Mindset” mean to you?
3. What are your greatest strengths as a classroom teacher?
9. Complete Educator's Professional Inventory (EPI)

Salary Schedule:  MEA Bachelor & Master Base & TRI Schedules at http://www.msd25.org/Page/1769

Job Summary: 

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist shall facilitate services, evaluation, and consultation for those students with vision impairment who qualify (or may qualify) for IDEA Part B Special Education services.    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teacher certificate with Special Education endorsement 
• Previous experience working with students both as a TVI and O&M Specialist required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic Knowledge of IDEA Part C and IDEA Part B
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred

Essential Job Functions: 

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Direct instruction in visual efficiency, tactile symbols, Braille, assistive technology, auditory skills, social skills, use of near and low vision devices and other areas of the expanded core curriculum
• Supporting parents of preschoolers and school-age students as they help their children reach developmental milestones with adapted strategies specific to needs related to the visual impairment
• Providing support to the student to facilitate development of self-esteem, self-determination and social acceptance within the school context
• Modifying the environment to accommodate specific visual needs
• Modeling appropriate techniques for providing instruction
• Providing, creating, and acquiring adapted materials
• Providing in-service training and consultation to the school team
• Evaluate the TVI and/or O&M needs of students in the school district as needed
• Write IEPs goals and objectives specific to qualified students, which may include providing direct services.
• Recommending adapted strategies for access to the general curriculum and participation in the school community
• Assist with a vision-specific support system is in place for transitioning from school to adult life for older students
• Building independence and success in the school environment
• Orienting students to unfamiliar environments
• Instructing in efficient use of low vision for movement
• Teaching efficient use of low vision devices
• Teaching use of mobility tools, including the long cane and adaptive mobility devices, for safely negotiating the environment
• Ordering and providing adapted textbooks, as appropriate for each student
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with families and school staff regarding students with visual impairments (oral and written communication is required)
• Knowledge of special education qualification standards and services in a school setting in accordance with district, state and federal requirements
• Ability to establish working relationships and trust with families and staff

Marysville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training.  Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Applications from all groups are encouraged.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer; the Athletics Director, Title IX RCW 28.A.640; the Director of Categorical Programs, Section 504 Coordinator; and the Executive Director of Special Education, ADA Coordinator.  Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

Marysville School District No. 25

4220 80^th Street NE

Marysville, WA 98270

www.msd25.org

Email:  hr@msvl.k12.wa.us

Phone (360) 965-0000