The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton is seeking Special Education Teachers to provide classroom instruction for students with sensory impairment and other disabilities. These positions are for Academic Year 2008-2009 beginning 8/11/2008. As with all school positions, funding is contingent upon final approval of the budget by the Governor and General Assembly.
Responsibilities include:
- Curriculum/SOL management and planning
- Instructional implementation
- Classroom organization and management
- Evaluation, reporting and recordkeeping
- Communication and professional/community relations
- Participation in staff development
- Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, Masters Degree preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in special education –adapted curriculum, mental retardation or severe disabilities. The selected candidate will also be required to secure an additional endorsement in the applicable area of sensory impairment.
- Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have significant cognitive impairments and sensory-impairments including deaf/blindness, preferred
- Must meet the “highly qualified” criteria established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and No Child Left Behind requirements for the VSDB
- Current CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained per school policies
- Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with significant cognitive impairment and deafness or hearing impairment and/or visual impairment including blindness
- Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with moderate to severe mental retardation or severe disabilities
- Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Knowledge of assistive technology to enhance communication and learning
- Proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years
- Ability to plan and organize work
- Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to interact on a physical level with children and to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending , and climbing
Note: A criminal history check will be required for final candidates.
Applications must be completed on-line at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. For assistance call TDD (540) 332-9069, FAX (540) 332-9042, or visit our website at www.vsdbs.virginia.gov.
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