CRT-Teacher of Visually Impaired; FTE, NC @ SPED

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Special Education

1.0 FTE Non-Continuing Contract (leave replacement)

School Year ONLY

Ability to perform functional visual assessments and evaluations of the visually impaired. Ability to provide orientation and mobility training to students who are visually impaired. Provide supervision or instruction in Braille and ability to monitor and supervise para-educators in this operation. Ability to adapt curriculum appropriate to needs of visually impaired students. Participate in appropriate activities; support programs and district in-service education programs;

attend Evaluation Team, IEP, building, and district meetings and conferences as required. Other related duties.

Certificate to teach visually impaired and orientation and mobility. Ability to interact with students, parents and para-educators in a positive manner. Ability to maintain required reports and professional standards required by state and federal regulations. Ability to instruct in the visually impaired unique curriculum. Must be able to provide direct services to students, provide classroom support, consultative/monitor services as required. Have proven ability to maintain record-keeping and communication with parents and staff.

May require prolonged sitting, standing or walking for orientation and mobility lessons. Attendance and punctuality are important functions for this position.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses.

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:
The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:
Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.