Visual Impairment​/Orientation Mobility Interventionalist; Part-Time

THIS IS A .10 FTE PART-TIME POSITION

Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District’s goals of education.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform or facilitate necessary learning media assessments: functional vision, technology, and orientation & mobility;
• Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually impaired learner;
• Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process:
• Work collaboratively with families, students and district personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in the expanded core curriculum. Expanded core curriculum addresses the following areas:
• • Compensatory skills, including braille and literacy
  • Assistive Technology
  • Independent Living
  • Career and Vocational Education
  • Recreating and Leisure Skills
  • Social Interaction Skills
  • Self-Determination
  • Orientation and Mobility
  • Sensory Efficiency
• Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student’s assessed needs, as identified in the IEP;
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers and other involved personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the learner to benefit from instruction; and,
• Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the student’s education, including the parents.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA Degree in Education or other relevant field of study;
• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate, or can obtain a Washington State Teaching Certificate:
• Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and nationally recognized university program;
• Must have Unified Braille Exam (UEB) certification or Library of Congress certification, or be able to obtain either within one year of hire date;
• Master’s Degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner/Orientation & Mobility program, preferred;
• Teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired, preferred;
• Experience working with children with multiple disabilities including blindness, preferred; and/or
• Orientation & Mobility Certification.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Current trends and practices in education.
• Instructional theory and its application.
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics.
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements.
• School board policies and procedures.

BENEFIT SUMMARY: Employees may be benefit-eligible based upon hours worked/FTE for the following benefits:

• Insurance Benefits:
  The following plans are provided through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB):
• • Medical;
    Dental;
    Vision;
    Basic Life Insurance; and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Benefits:
    Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
  • Paid Leave Benefits:
    Sick Leave;
    Vacation/Personal Leave;
    Holiday