Visual Impairment Teacher
About the Employer
Qualifications
• Valid teacher standards and practices commission (TSPC) special education: visually impaired teaching license with ability to serve children birth – 21 years is required.
• Dual certification for orientation and mobility is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study is required. A master’s degree in education with concentration in visual impairment is preferred.
• Direct experience working with students who have visual impairment.
• Successful experience in providing consultation and direct services to students, teachers, and families.
• Computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent find appropriate and acceptable.
Application Process
A complete application consists of: For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required. To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission. Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
• Applications are available at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/
• Online application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three current letters of reference
• Copy of university transcripts (successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process), if required.
• Copy of license, if required.
Position Overview
• Teachers of the visually impaired provide assessment, consultation, technical assistance and/or direct instruction for children and students who are blind or have vision impairments.
• As a member of this dynamic team of professionals you will offer supports to school-district staff in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties.
• This rewarding role provides the necessary services for students who experience disabilities to access their education in a meaningful and successful way.
• As part of our regional delivery model, the specialist in this position is surrounded by a team of professionals to consult, problem solve and coordinate educational supports for students with vision needs across our tri-county area.
General Information
• This position has the following expectations and requisite abilities:
Promotion of Equity and Diversity in All Settings
• Understanding and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, and adherence to the competent and ethical educator.
• Maintaining compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and more.
• Demonstrating respectful, flexible, and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication, and active participation.
Essential Functions
• Providing comprehensive assessment of students with vision impairment and performing functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluations.
• Preparing records and reports for eligibility evaluations, services, IEP/IFSP, and transitions according to program procedures or as needed.
• Participating as a specialist in the area of visual impairment in determining student needs.
• Providing eligible students with appropriate instruction, expanded core curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for the visually impaired.
• Providing braille instruction, limited transcription, and support for school teams in timely acquisition of educational materials in a format accessible by individual.
• Providing direct instruction as identified on students’ IEPs/IFSPs in the areas of need related to visual impairment.
• Providing orientation and mobility instruction as per state regulations.
• Designing, creating, and adapting materials and equipment to provide support in educational settings.
• Serving as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educators and/or parents and assisting with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the visually impaired.
• Assisting teams to determine assistive technology needs and providing training in order to ensure access to specially designed instruction and general education.
Licensure and Representation
• Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association.
Salary and Benefit Information
• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD licensed salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience.
• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an insurance cap to assist with health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Employer-paid benefits include personal leave, sick leave, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
Health Insurance
• Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees.
• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance with monthly premium deducted pre-tax.
• Lblesd contributes a monthly cap/pool to help offset insurance cost.
Retirement
• Pers � Public Employee Retirement System for more information visit: state.or.us
• Lblesd pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee.
Personal Leave
• Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
• Up to 80 hours
Sick Leave Bank
• Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the sick leave bank.
• Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury.
Medical Appointment Leave
• Up to 3 hours per month
Professional Development Opportunities
• Lblesd hosts a variety of training classes including first aid/CPR classes offered onsite.
• Includes workshops, conferences, and mentorship programs.
Reasonable Accommodations for the Application and Interview Process
• Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.
• Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s Disability Preference Letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.