[nfbwatlk] Teacher Position Mount Vernon Washington

[David Andrews]

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>Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 19:48:50 -0700
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>Subject: Emailing: Teacher%20of%20the%20Blind%20Announcement%20-%20Mt.%20Vernon
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>WASHINGTON STATE - EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY
>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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>WASHINGTON STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
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>HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
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>2214 E. 13th Street
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>Vancouver, WA 98661-4918
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>(360) 696-6321 ext. 129
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>RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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>Closing Date:  Open until filled
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>POSITION:                            TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
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>OUTREACH DEPARTMENT - This position will be located in the Mt. Vernon, Washington area, approximately 1 hour north of Seattle. Position will start September 2006.
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>LOCATION:                          This employment register will be used to fill vacant positions in the Outreach Department of the Washington State School for the Blind. Currently there is one opening in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
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>SALARY & BENEFITS:       Salary for this position is based upon the Washington State Salary Allocation schedule and dependent upon education and experience.  The salary allocation table is available at: http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf
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>This position also qualifies for a full Washington State benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Life and Long Term disability insurance and Retirement plan.  In addition, Outreach Teacher's are provided a State Vehicle, Palm Pilot, Laptop Computer, Cell Phone and Multi-Purpose (Fax/Scanner/Printer) Machine.
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>WHO MAY APPLY:              Interested individuals who currently hold or are able to obtain a Washington State Teacher certification may apply for this position. Information concerning Washington State Teacher certification requirements may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction web site at:  http://www.k12.wa.us/certification/teacher/teacherinformation.aspx
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>                                                Orientation and Mobility certification is not required for this position but preferred.
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>                        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.
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>Primary Duties:  The teacher for the visually impaired works in the student's school to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss.  Some of the duties include: Provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the unique needs of the VI child in their classroom; Consult with the classroom teacher with information regarding methodology and strategies in teaching a VI student; Perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three year evaluations; obtain and interpret eye-medical reports as they relate to educational environments; contribute to the development of the IEP, such as goals, modifications and learning styles; recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, psychological, and adaptive PE; work as a liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment process.  Administer various other tests as appropriate. 
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>Please note: A moderate amount of travel is required in this position.
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>Requirements: Must have the ability to obtain a Washington Teaching Certification and pass the Braille Competency examination.
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>Application Deadline:  This position is open until filled.
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>For additional information regarding this position, please call Ms. Dee Amundsen, Director of Outreach Services at (360) 696-6321 ext. 124
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>To apply, please submit a copy of your resume, transcripts (if not currently on file) and a cover letter to:
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>Washington State School for the Blind
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>2214 E. 13th Street
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>Vancouver, WA 98661-4120
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>Attn: Human Resources Dept. /Outreach position
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>Fax: (360) 737-2120
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>THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN, RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER 40 YEARS OF AGE AND DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  PERSONS OF DISABILITY NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN THE APPLICATION/TESTING PROCESS MAY CALL (360) 696-6321 EXT. 129.