[nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB

Mike Freeman k7uij at panix.com
Fri Mar 26 03:51:31 UTC 2010


She has a year to go at WSSB and then will transition to some sort of 
supported employment. Believe it or not, DSB is going to open her case up as 
a regular VR case.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lauren Merryfield" <lauren1 at catliness.com>
To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:47 PM
Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB


> Hi,
> What is Shanthi doing now?
> Thanks
> Lauren
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>
>
>>I think it depends upon where one is coming from. If one has a 4-point 
>>student, I could see it. Having Shanthi as my daughter, it is perfectly 
>>appropriate. The question is whether it's worth getting 
>>hot-under-the-collar about.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Robert Sellers" <robertsellers500 at comcast.net>
>> To: "'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'" <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:56 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Noel,
>>>
>>> I have to agree with you.
>>>
>>> Bob Sellers
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Nightingale, Noel
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:34 AM
>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>>>
>>> I don't like the use of the word "striving."  shouldn't the motto be
>>> "Educating blind and visually impaired children for independence
>>> and success."
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:22 PM
>>> To: NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>>>
>>> MMM ... what doesn't grab you about it?
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Nightingale, Noel" <Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov>
>>> To: <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:59 AM
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] Teacher of the Blind Opening at WSSB
>>>
>>>
>>> Below is a posting for a teacher at the Washington State School for the
>>> Blind.  I hope I am not stepping on anyone toes when I say that I have a
>>> negative reaction to the motto that precedes the announcement.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>>> Of
>>> Hyde, David W. (ESC)
>>> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:58 AM
>>> To: 'jobs at nfbnet.org'
>>> Subject: [Jobs] Opening in Washington State
>>> Importance: High
>>>
>>>
>>> From: Dean Stenehjem [mailto:Dean.Stenehjem at wssb.wa.gov]
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:42 AM
>>> To: TOVI: Administrative Question; cosb at tsbvi.edu
>>> Subject: TVI - WSSB Outreach Position Announcement
>>> Importance: High
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Logo%20Template%20-%20Logo_10
>>>
>>> Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for 
>>> independence
>>> and success!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Recruitment Announcement:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Agency:                       Washington State School for the Blind
>>>
>>> Location:                     Spokane WA and surrounding areas 
>>> (itinerant)
>>>
>>> Salary:                         Paid in accordance with Vancouver SD 
>>> salary
>>> schedule (Salary schedule is available at
>>> http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf
>>> <https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.k12.wa.us/sa
>>> fs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf>
>>> )
>>>
>>> Position details:               Scheduled between 182 to 190 days per 
>>> year;
>>> full-time; permanent after successful completion of 12 month 
>>> probationary
>>> period.
>>>
>>> Open Date:                       March 10, 2010
>>>
>>> Closing Date:                    March 25, 2010
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Philosophy:  WSSB believes that all students can benefit from a menu of
>>> diverse services that can be provided through partnerships with LEAs and
>>> ESDs.  The ease of movement between LEAs, ESDs, and WSSB is critical to
>>> overall programs for BVI within the entire state.  No one school or 
>>> agency
>>> can accomplish what these children need without this spirit of 
>>> cooperation
>>> and sharing.
>>>
>>> Benefits:  Employees of the WSSB receive State of Washington employee
>>> benefits including medical, dental, long term disability, and life
>>> insurance.  Teachers are eligible for enrollment in the Teachers 
>>> Retirement
>>> System Plan 3 and deferred compensation plan.  Optional programs also
>>> include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program (GET), Dependent
>>> Care Assistance Program (DCAP) and medical flexible spending account 
>>> (FSA).
>>> Teachers accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 1 personal holiday 
>>> per
>>> calendar year.  For more information about WSSB, please visit our 
>>> website at
>>>
>>> www.wssb.wa.gov.
>>>
>>> Position profile:  This position requires a certificated teacher of the
>>> visually impaired who will provide specialized educational services to
>>> students and districts in Spokane, WA and surrounding areas.  Working
>>> independently under the direction of the Outreach Director, the 
>>> incumbent
>>> will provide instruction and services to best meet the unique needs of 
>>> each
>>> visually impaired student and the districts being served
>>>
>>> Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
>>>
>>> *         Perform or facilitate necessary assessments: learning media,
>>> functional vision, technology, and orientation and mobility.
>>>
>>> *         Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual
>>> Education Plans (IEP).
>>>
>>> *         Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families 
>>> and
>>>
>>> school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the 
>>> visually
>>> impaired learner.
>>>
>>> *         Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format
>>> materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process.
>>>
>>> *         Work collaboratively with families, students, and district
>>> personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in expanded core 
>>> curriculum.
>>> Expanded core curriculum addresses the following areas:
>>>
>>> o        Literacy
>>>
>>> o        Technology
>>>
>>> o        Self-help/daily living skills
>>>
>>> o        Career and vocational education
>>>
>>> o        Self-advocacy skills
>>>
>>> o        Travel skills
>>>
>>> *         Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student's 
>>> assessed
>>> needs, as identified in the IEP.
>>>
>>> *         Provide consultation to the classroom teachers and other 
>>> involved
>>> personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the BVI learner to
>>> benefit from instruction.
>>>
>>> *         Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in 
>>> the
>>> child's education including the parents.
>>>
>>> Key Competencies include but may not be limited to:
>>>
>>> *         Excellent communication and organizational skills
>>>
>>> *         Effective time management skills
>>>
>>> *         Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition 
>>> of
>>> student's independence and success.
>>>
>>> Required Qualifications:
>>>
>>> * Bachelors degree in educational or other relevant field of study.
>>> * Current Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a 
>>> Washington
>>>
>>> State Teaching Certificate.
>>> * Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited 
>>> and
>>>
>>> nationally recognized university program.
>>> * Three years of teaching experience as a teacher of the visually 
>>> impaired.
>>>
>>> * Must pass Federal criminal background check.
>>> * Must have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or Library of 
>>> Congress
>>>
>>> certification, or be able to obtain either.
>>>
>>> Desirable Qualifications:
>>>
>>> * Masters degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner program.
>>> * Orientation and Mobility certification.
>>> * Five years teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually
>>> impaired.
>>> * Experience working with children with multiple disabilities including
>>> blindness.
>>>
>>> Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision.  Therefore, as 
>>> a
>>> condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to 
>>> become
>>>
>>> members of the WPEA, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to 
>>> its
>>>
>>> regular monthly dues.  The union shop provision shall be effective on 
>>> the
>>> first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this
>>> classification.
>>>
>>> How to apply:  Please send a completed State Application
>>> <http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp>
>>> (http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp
>>> <http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp> ), letter of
>>> interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email listed
>>> below.  For more information please call Dee Amundsen, Outreach 
>>> Director, at
>>>
>>> (360)696-6321 ext 124 or Jessica Sydnor, Human Resources Manager, at
>>> (360)696-6321 ext 129.
>>>
>>> Applications must be submitted no later than midnight March 25, 2010.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Please mail applications to:
>>>
>>> WA State School for the Blind
>>>
>>> Attn: Human Resources
>>>
>>> 2214 E 13th St
>>>
>>> Vancouver WA 98682
>>>
>>> FAX: (360)737-2120
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Or Email to:
>>>
>>> Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov <mailto:Jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov>
>>>
>>> Attn:  TVI Position
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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's 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 State 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.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jessica Sydnor
>>>
>>> Human Resources Manager
>>>
>>> Washington State School for the Blind
>>>
>>> 2214 E 13th St
>>>
>>> Vancouver WA 98661
>>>
>>> 360-696-6321 ext 129
>>>
>>>
>>>
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