Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Garden City, New York, United States, 11536
Position Type:
Teacher/PPS/Tch - Blind
Date Posted: 1/8/2025
Location: Multiple Locations - Special Education
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 07/01/2025
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is seeking a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Responsibilities include: Assess each student's vision skills to determine current level of functioning and the need for vision services Develop instructional support services and products for low vision and blind students Evaluate student's progress and submit written evaluation reports. Identify and support the use of specific vision related assistive technology Maintain daily log/session notes Write IEP goals and attend CSE meetings Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, district personnel, students, and parents. Perform related duties as required REQUIREMENTS:
New York State Education Department Certification: Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired is required Knowledge, experience, and expertise working with students who require vision services Knowledge of Expanded Core curriculum, vision technology, orientation and mobility along with excellent written, verbal and communication skills are preferred
SALARY:
As per contract.
Non-discrimination Statement The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358,
tmcgrath@nasboces.org , and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360,
sstoddard@nasboces.org . For further information, please see Policies
0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination ;
0110 Sexual Harassment
and
0115 Dignity for All Students Act . The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website:
www.nassauboces.org.
Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call 646-428-3900, or fax 646-428-3843, or TDD 800-877-8339 or email
OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
or file form at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html . The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call 1-800-669-4000, or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or fax 212-336-3790 or email
info@eeoc.gov . The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY) or email
info@dhr.ny.gov , complaint forms may be sent directly to
complaint@dhr.ny.gov
or faxed to 718-741-8322.
Date Posted: 1/8/2025
Location: Multiple Locations - Special Education
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: 07/01/2025
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Special Education at Nassau BOCES is seeking a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Responsibilities include: Assess each student's vision skills to determine current level of functioning and the need for vision services Develop instructional support services and products for low vision and blind students Evaluate student's progress and submit written evaluation reports. Identify and support the use of specific vision related assistive technology Maintain daily log/session notes Write IEP goals and attend CSE meetings Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, district personnel, students, and parents. Perform related duties as required REQUIREMENTS:
New York State Education Department Certification: Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired is required Knowledge, experience, and expertise working with students who require vision services Knowledge of Expanded Core curriculum, vision technology, orientation and mobility along with excellent written, verbal and communication skills are preferred
SALARY:
As per contract.
Non-discrimination Statement The Nassau BOCES advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. The Nassau BOCES shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Information and grievance procedures are available by contacting the following individuals at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530: Thomas McGrath, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources & Regional Schools and Instructional Programs at 516-396-2358,
tmcgrath@nasboces.org , and/or Selma Stoddard, Esq., Attorney (Employee Relations), Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2360,
sstoddard@nasboces.org . For further information, please see Policies
0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination ;
0110 Sexual Harassment
and
0115 Dignity for All Students Act . The entire policy manual is available on the Nassau BOCES website:
www.nassauboces.org.
Inquiries concerning the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination may be referred to the above-mentioned individuals or to the following: Office for Civil Rights at NY Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500 or call 646-428-3900, or fax 646-428-3843, or TDD 800-877-8339 or email
OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
or file form at
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html . The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may be reached at 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or call 1-800-669-4000, or 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or fax 212-336-3790 or email
info@eeoc.gov . The New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR) may be reached at One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10458 or call 1-888-392-3644 or 718-741-8300 (TDD/TTY) or email
info@dhr.ny.gov , complaint forms may be sent directly to
complaint@dhr.ny.gov
or faxed to 718-741-8322.