[Jobs] FW: [nfbwatlk] Outreach TVI OM

[Nightingale, Noel]

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On Behalf Of Doug Trimble
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:35 PM
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Subject: [nfbwatlk] Outreach TVI OM

Please forward throughout the country. Lets get someone with NFB
Certefication..If no one applys than we can't cry over spilt milk. 
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Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility (COMS)

 

Agency:                                   Washington State School for
the Blind, Outreach Department       

Location:                                 School districts in the
Olympia and surrounding areas.

Salary:                                     Dependent on education and
experience

Recruitment:                            Beginning 2007-2008 school year

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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 position requires a dual certified teacher who
will travel daily and work within approximately a 100 mile radius of
Olympia, WA.  Although caseloads vary, this caseload will be
approximately 18 students.  This teacher will have solid support with 4
other WSSB Outreach teachers already working and living within the area
as well as the Director of Outreach who travels frequently to each
school district and is available for direction and support needs.
Outreach teachers work from their home office. The Outreach team meets
in Vancouver, WA quarterly for planning.  Lodging is provided for these
meetings. 

 

The successful candidate will: travel daily and work in conjunction with
the student's school to provide direct and/or consultative special
education services relating to vision loss, 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 would include:

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

 

Requirements of position:

*	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
*	Has or is able to obtain COMS certification
*	Must pass the Braille Competency examination 

 

Students graduating from university programs in spring or Summer 2007
are encouraged to apply.

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, sick, military and
civil leave, dependent care assistance program, employee assistance
program; deferred compensation plans, professional development funds,
training, and state retirement plans.  Outreach teachers are issued
state vehicles and gas cards and are provided with a cell phone, laptop
computer, multi-purpose machine, Palm Pilot, and any other necessary
materials and equipment, as determined by the Director of Outreach.  

How to apply:  Please send a letter of interest and a detailed resume to
the address or email listed below.  If you are interested in this
position and would like more information please call Dee Amundsen,
Director of Outreach at (360)696-6321 ext 124.

jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov
Subject:  Outreach 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.

 



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