Pasco School District 1
Teacher of Students with Blind and Visual Impairments .2 up to .4 FTE
Pasco School District 1, Pasco, Washington, United States, 99301
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
1215 WEST LEWIS ST.
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728
Open: October 23, 2023 Close: October 25, 2023 or until filled
POSITION: Teacher of Students with Blind and Visual Impairments
.2 up to .4 FTE
Booth Building
SCHEDULE: 2023- 2024 School Year
SALARY: Based on the 2023- 2024 Teacher Salary Schedule
Certificated salary schedule:
https://www.psd1.org/Page/9702
Payroll and Benefits:
https://www.psd1.org/Page/13230
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
*Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
* Washington Teacher Certification
*Previous experience as a teacher of visual impairments
** OSPI endorsement or specialty endorsement for TVI
*Knowledge and/or experience in the assessment and evaluation of functional vision, learning media, and interpreting eye medical reports
*Knowledge and/or experience in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials
*Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative
*Demonstrated ability in professional writing and oral communication
*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent attendance record
*Demonstrated ability to perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the students
*Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in safe, efficient travel with the home, school and community
QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
*Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish
* Braille Certification
* O and M certification
*Previous Experience with school aged children and children with multiple impairments
*Experience working as part of a team
*Ability to travel between sites
*Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self advocacy and recreation or leisure skills
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment and EvaluationPerform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluationsInterpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environmentsContribute to the development of the IEP/IFSP with goals, modifications, learning stylesRecommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social and adaptive physical educationConsult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administrationObtain modified standardized testing materials (NAPT, ITBS Work as liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment processAdminister various other tests as appropriate (Oregon Project, Insite, Hawaii, Boehme, LAP, E-LAP)Participate in team assessments for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilitiesProvide screening and referral procedures to appropriate personnel
Appropriate Learning EnvironmentAssist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (braille, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changesProvide the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a VI studentConsult with other instructional staff to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional settingProvide modified materials to the classroom teacherProvide Braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child
Direct Instruction in the Unique CurriculumMonitoring the students' progress in academic subjects and provide instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the visual impairment (this does not include tutoring in subject areas once materials and methods have been modified to accommodate the vision loss)Braille reading and writingLow vision devices, Abacus, typing/keyboarding, adaptive devices (e.g., computers, note takers, tape recorders), listening skills, visual efficiencyConcept development (especially for infants and early childhood students)Daily living/self-help skills, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organizational and study skillsSelf-advocacyPre-cane skills and cane skillsMap skills for residential, semi-business and business
Support ServicesProvide assistance to students with visual impairments in understanding their attitudes and those of others concerning their visual impairmentFacilitate social integration and interaction with peersProvide training and support to parents of students with visual impairments to enhance their children's independenceProvide the teachers, staff and family of students with visual impairment with information regarding their individual needs, methodology and strategiesParticipate with other school personnel and agencies to secure job-related experiences for studentsParticipate in transition planning
Administrative/Record Keeping DutiesProvide updated pupil information (VI registration, deaf/blind census, textbook projections)Submit requests for instructional materials, conferences, field trips and personnel needsInform various special education and campus personnel of progress and needs of the students with visual impairment on a regular basisProvide input into students' schedules, planning for all special services, such as direct instruction and orientation and mobilityMaintain adequate record of all assessments, IEPs, progress reports and signed parental release forms for things such as photographs and registration with various agenciesProvide progress reports as indicated by school policy on students with visual impairment in regular education classes and follow-up with teacher and/or parent conferences as appropriateRegister students with visual impairments with appropriate agencies such as Recordings for the Blind and the Washington State Library for the BlindPrepare paperwork as appropriate and attend evaluation and IFSP meetings on students with visual impairmentsDistribute information to parents concerning workshops, conferences and equipment acquisitionCommunicate with low-vision specialists, ophthalmologists and optometrists concerning exams and attend exams when appropriateSupervise material preparation and acquisitionLiaison between community and schoolProvide information about district and/or regional vision programs to the schools and communityProvide information concerning recreational and summer programs to parents and students and assist with application forms and procedures. Such activities might include Washington School for the Blind and Visually Impaired summer school, summer work programs or Lion's Club Summer CampProfessional standardsMaintain a reference libraryAcquire information about current research, development and technology by attending conferences, workshops and area meetings and by reading journals in the field of visual impairmentPerforms other related duties as assignedEvaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of all employees.
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
1215 WEST LEWIS ST.
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728
Open: October 23, 2023 Close: October 25, 2023 or until filled
POSITION: Teacher of Students with Blind and Visual Impairments
.2 up to .4 FTE
Booth Building
SCHEDULE: 2023- 2024 School Year
SALARY: Based on the 2023- 2024 Teacher Salary Schedule
Certificated salary schedule:
https://www.psd1.org/Page/9702
Payroll and Benefits:
https://www.psd1.org/Page/13230
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
*Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
* Washington Teacher Certification
*Previous experience as a teacher of visual impairments
** OSPI endorsement or specialty endorsement for TVI
*Knowledge and/or experience in the assessment and evaluation of functional vision, learning media, and interpreting eye medical reports
*Knowledge and/or experience in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials
*Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and take initiative
*Demonstrated ability in professional writing and oral communication
*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent attendance record
*Demonstrated ability to perform orientation and mobility evaluations that focus on long and short term needs of the students
*Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in safe, efficient travel with the home, school and community
QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)
*Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish
* Braille Certification
* O and M certification
*Previous Experience with school aged children and children with multiple impairments
*Experience working as part of a team
*Ability to travel between sites
*Demonstrated ability to provide instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self advocacy and recreation or leisure skills
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment and EvaluationPerform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluationsInterpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environmentsContribute to the development of the IEP/IFSP with goals, modifications, learning stylesRecommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social and adaptive physical educationConsult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administrationObtain modified standardized testing materials (NAPT, ITBS Work as liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment processAdminister various other tests as appropriate (Oregon Project, Insite, Hawaii, Boehme, LAP, E-LAP)Participate in team assessments for students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilitiesProvide screening and referral procedures to appropriate personnel
Appropriate Learning EnvironmentAssist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (braille, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changesProvide the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a VI studentConsult with other instructional staff to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional settingProvide modified materials to the classroom teacherProvide Braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child
Direct Instruction in the Unique CurriculumMonitoring the students' progress in academic subjects and provide instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the visual impairment (this does not include tutoring in subject areas once materials and methods have been modified to accommodate the vision loss)Braille reading and writingLow vision devices, Abacus, typing/keyboarding, adaptive devices (e.g., computers, note takers, tape recorders), listening skills, visual efficiencyConcept development (especially for infants and early childhood students)Daily living/self-help skills, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organizational and study skillsSelf-advocacyPre-cane skills and cane skillsMap skills for residential, semi-business and business
Support ServicesProvide assistance to students with visual impairments in understanding their attitudes and those of others concerning their visual impairmentFacilitate social integration and interaction with peersProvide training and support to parents of students with visual impairments to enhance their children's independenceProvide the teachers, staff and family of students with visual impairment with information regarding their individual needs, methodology and strategiesParticipate with other school personnel and agencies to secure job-related experiences for studentsParticipate in transition planning
Administrative/Record Keeping DutiesProvide updated pupil information (VI registration, deaf/blind census, textbook projections)Submit requests for instructional materials, conferences, field trips and personnel needsInform various special education and campus personnel of progress and needs of the students with visual impairment on a regular basisProvide input into students' schedules, planning for all special services, such as direct instruction and orientation and mobilityMaintain adequate record of all assessments, IEPs, progress reports and signed parental release forms for things such as photographs and registration with various agenciesProvide progress reports as indicated by school policy on students with visual impairment in regular education classes and follow-up with teacher and/or parent conferences as appropriateRegister students with visual impairments with appropriate agencies such as Recordings for the Blind and the Washington State Library for the BlindPrepare paperwork as appropriate and attend evaluation and IFSP meetings on students with visual impairmentsDistribute information to parents concerning workshops, conferences and equipment acquisitionCommunicate with low-vision specialists, ophthalmologists and optometrists concerning exams and attend exams when appropriateSupervise material preparation and acquisitionLiaison between community and schoolProvide information about district and/or regional vision programs to the schools and communityProvide information concerning recreational and summer programs to parents and students and assist with application forms and procedures. Such activities might include Washington School for the Blind and Visually Impaired summer school, summer work programs or Lion's Club Summer CampProfessional standardsMaintain a reference libraryAcquire information about current research, development and technology by attending conferences, workshops and area meetings and by reading journals in the field of visual impairmentPerforms other related duties as assignedEvaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of all employees.
Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.