California Department of Education is hiring: Visual Impairment/Orientation & Mo

Visual Impairment/Orientation & Mobility Teacher

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About The Employer
Welcome to the Lake County Office of Education's recruitment page! Thank you for your interest in joining our agency. If you have a passion for education and public service, please browse our open positions to discover how you can help us accomplish our mission of improving student achievement in Lake County. We Teach. We Serve. We Learn.

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), the Visual Impairment / Orientation & Mobility Teacher provides direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss and is responsible for facilitating concept development and preparing students with visual impairments to travel independently and safely. The Visual Impairment/Orientation & Mobility Specialist travels to the students' assigned schools and/or home/community locations to provide direct and/or consultative services. These services enable students from birth through 21 years of age to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their home, school, and community environments. Community-based instruction is a possible component of the O&M program.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Education: Must possess a valid California Education Specialist Credential - Visual Impairments and/or authorization to provide specialized services related to Orientation & Mobility. Current Orientation & Mobility Certification, highly desirable or ability to obtain upon hire. Individuals currently in a program or working to obtain the VI and/or O&M authorization may be considered.
2. Experience: At minimum three years of successful teaching or student teaching the visually impaired in a California school district, SELPA, or County Office of Education, preferred. Assistive Technology Certification, highly desirable or willing to obtain.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit:

1. An online application
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction
3. Resume
4. (3) Professional Letters of Recommendation

Professional reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. Provide a current email address for all listed Professional References. Original transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Contact Human Resources at (707) 262-4151 if you have any questions. We will gladly assist you in this process.

Comments and Other Information
The employee will be a member of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS); LCOE does not participate in the Social Security system. Benefits will include:

• Longevity Pay (Years: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35)
• Paid Sick Leave (80 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• STRS Retirement plan contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (employee only)
• Air Ambulance Membership
• Annual Health & Welfare benefits cap $17,500: includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents based on the tier of coverage selected by the employee (the employee's out-of-pocket contribution amount will vary based on their selection); employees may purchase coverage through a 125-Cafeteria plan.

Work location: Lake County Office of Education located at: 1152 S. Main Street in Lakeport, California.