Teacher of the Visually Impaired - 4 positions available - 24/25 School Year
Company: Northwest Regional Education Service District
Location: Hillsboro
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal
opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community
and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and
retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial
ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff
and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting
systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black,
Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly
less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet
every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD,
we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the
best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate
may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We
encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every
one of the qualifications described below. Position Title: Teacher
of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Department: Special Student Services
Location: Washington County Service Center
Reports To: Special Student Services Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NWEA
Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule
FTE: 1.0
***4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE*** NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In
partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD
improves student learning by providing equitable access to high
quality services and support.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position
assists local districts in
meeting the individual education program (IEP) needs of students
with visual impairments. The
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and/or Orientation and
Mobility Specialist provides
consultation and direct services to students with identified visual
impairments, their teachers,
and parents. These services include daily travel to local schools
and local communities,
providing special education and related service functions for
eligible students. This includes, but
not limited to: consultation to teams, adapting materials to
support students to access their
education, conducting assessments specifically designed for
students with a visual impairment,
and participation in IEP meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below
are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
1. Oregon TSPC certification for Special Education: Visually
Impaired endorsement or
equivalent
2. Orientation and Mobility Certificate preferred
3. Bilingual and bicultural skills in such common languages to
NWRESD and ASL preferred
4. Valid driver's license, vehicle available for use on the job,
and accompanying automobile
insurance or a reliable transportation alternative
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging through continuous
development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing
bias
2. Ability to work with very high degree of accuracy and
organizational skills
3. Ability to exhibit integrity and effective human relations
4. Confer regularly with supervisor
5. Strategically apply educational technology and software as
required by the position
6. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating
in professional development
activities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include the following. Performs some or all of
the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
A. Initiate and direct local school district staff in the
identification of students who have
visual impairments.
B. Functional Vision Assessment or Orientation and Mobility
Assessment.
C. Work with local educational staff in developing IEPs for
students with visual
impairments.
D. Interpret to classroom teachers and staff the special needs of
students with visual
impairments.
E. Select, design, and/or modify specialized curriculum for
students with visual impairments
to be used in the school and the home.
F. Design and implement individual programs based on diagnostic
criteria and
observations.
G. Confer with parents and professional staff members regarding
concerns relating to
student switch visual impairments.
H. Provide equipment, materials, and instruction in compensatory
skills for students with
visual impairments.
I. Counsel students with visual impairments and their parents on
education and vocational
planning and social adjustments.
J. Perform other job-related duties as assigned Note: The
description contained herein reflect general details as necessary
to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of
knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of
responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties
as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover
absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to
balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant
contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right
to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the
essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that
every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever
necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal
opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community
and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and
retaliation. We are proud to be . We work to understand how racial
ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff
and those we serve.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an
antiracist, and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to
ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment,
selection, and employment without regard to race, disability,
gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other
category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to
providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures
for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance
or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at .
Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for
assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at
1-800-735-2900.
FISCAL CONTROL CODE: 3083; 3260; 130; 2733
FRONTLINE JOB ID: 2984
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