Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (Part-time) Job at Ridgway in Denver

Job Posting – Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

Classification: Certified – Part-Time (.5 FTE)

Full-time position may be possible with additional duties outside of this position.

Responsibilities:

Teacher is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing programs and services designed to address the unique needs of children identified as visually impaired. The Vision Education Specialist (Teacher) shall observe, consult with, and assist in coordination with the appropriate therapist and Orientation and Mobility Specialist, special education and general education teacher(s) as they adapt classroom instructional strategies to accommodate students with varying visual impairments. The Vision Education Specialist (Teacher) shall also serve as a liaison between the school and various related community agencies and professionals that provide services to children with visual impairments and their families.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in special education visual impairment or School Orientation and Mobility Specialist program through an accredited institution
2. Certificate of Competency in reading and writing Unified English Braille from (The CDE Certificate of Braille Competency must be earned no later than the end of the individual’s first instructional year)
3. Ability to obtain a Temporary Education Endorsement (TEE) through CDE while enrolled in a master's degree program
4. Hold a current and valid ACVREP Certified O & M Specialist certification
5. Must hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado Teaching License endorsed in the subject area

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Skilled in the use of PowerSchool Database System
2. Demonstrate ability to drive instruction based on assessment results
3. Familiar with DIBELs and Orton-Gillingham approach to reading
4. Knowledge of ALP’s (Advance Learning Plans)
5. Previous elementary teaching experience
6. Successful completion of CDE Read Act Teacher Training
7. Experience working with a diverse student population
8. Technology skills (Apple Technology, Student Information Systems, Google Applications for Education)

Start Date:

August 15-16, 2024 (New Staff Orientation)

August 19-23, 2024 (Professional Development/Teacher Planning)

August 26, 2024 (1st Day of School)

Work Schedule:

Workday: Hours depended on duties performed and needs of the District

Refer to the certified educator salary matrix. Extra Duty stipend will be provided depending on visual impaired and mobility certifications.

Benefits:

Benefits include 100% paid health/dental insurance for full time positions, optional vision and supplemental insurances, sick/personal/bereavement days, parent leave, PERA, life insurance policy.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit a complete Ridgway School District Certified Application (available at www.ridgway.k12.co.us), letter of interest, resume, copy of current educator license, three recent letters of professional recommendation and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) to the following:

Ridgway School District R-2

Attn: Human Resource Director

1115 West Clinton Street

Ridgway, CO 81432

or email documents to Jeff at jbutterbaugh@ridgway.k12.co.us

Contact Jeff Butterbaugh with questions at 970-626-4320 or via e-mail.

Begin post date: March 11, 2024 End post date: Open until filled

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Ridgway School District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, disability, or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.