Braille Instructor SDBF

Title: Braille Instructor SDBF
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State Role

Title:

Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $53,133 - $93,872

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About Us

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life!

About this position

The Braille Instructor at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB), provides direct, specialized instruction in Braille literacy and related skills to students who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind. This position serves as an IEP case manager for assigned students. The Braille Instructor assesses individual student needs, develops and implements individualized instruction, monitors student progress, and collaborates with classroom teachers, families, and related service providers to support students' development of functional and academic Braille skills.

The Braille Instructor at VSDB serves as a resource to instructional staff regarding Braille literacy, accessible instruction, and the use of Braille-related technology. The position supports students in developing the skills necessary to access the general curriculum, communicate effectively, and increase independence across educational and daily living environments.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in special education, visual impairments, education, or a related field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement appropriate for teaching students with visual impairments, or eligibility for such licensure.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Braille reading and writing.
• Knowledge of Unified English Braille (UEB) and applicable Braille formatting standards.
• Knowledge of Braille literacy development and effective instructional practices for students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to assess Braille literacy skills and use assessment data to develop individualized instruction.
• Ability to provide effective direct instruction to students with a wide range of ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Knowledge of assistive technology used by students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to teach students to use Braille technology independently.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate student progress data.
• Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students and promote student independence and self-advocacy.
• Ability to design a schedule that meets service minute requirements for caseload responsibilities.
• Minimum proficiency level of Novice in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire this level within three years of hire.

• Experience providing direct Braille instruction to students in an educational setting.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Nemeth Code.
• Knowledge and experience developing and following student Individualized Education Plans.
• Experience with Braille technology, including electronic Braille displays,…