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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Teacher of the Visually Impaired: Secondary English Language Arts

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind. This role involves providing standards-based instruction to visually impaired students in grades 6-12, adapting instructional materials, and coordinating with service staff to support student learning and development.

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Responsibilities

Performs work associated with standards-based student instruction: prepares lesson plans, adapts instructional materials, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the School for the Blind Administrator(s), maintains a positive classroom environment utilizing appropriate classroom management, keeps students on task and engaged in learning

Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of task analysis, progress monitoring, daily living skills, assessment, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices relative to students who have vision loss, parent relations and teamwork

Works as part of an education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating individual objectives for assigned students

Serves as a Student Advocate for assigned students

Coordinates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities

Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Blind, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required

Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc

Participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate

Performs other appropriate duties as assigned

Qualification

Education for the Visually ImpairedSpecial Education SpecialistBraille CompetencyExpanded Core CurriculumTechnology in EducationSecondary English Language ArtsClassroom ManagementAmerican Sign LanguageTeam CollaborationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university; specialization in Education for the Visually Impaired preferred

Must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado

Must hold, be eligible for, or able to obtain within two years from hire, appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Visually Impaired, or comparable endorsement

Subject area endorsement or specialization (Secondary English Language Arts)

Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities

Ability to demonstrate competency in Braille by the end of the first instructional year, as evidenced by possession of a CDE Certificate of Braille Competency

Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with children who are visually impaired to a variety of settings

Knowledge of Expanded Core Curriculum for students with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities

Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDB

Knowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, classroom management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to onsite classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist students relative to classroom instruction and activities

Knowledge of and ability to effectively implement current technologies utilized by children who are blind/visually impaired

Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback

Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting

Strong, positive interpersonal skills

Proficiency or commitment to work toward proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Novice skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy