Teacher of the Visually Impaired

1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar

Location: Albany, OR

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Application process

Applications are available at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/

A complete application consists of

• 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.

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. 

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application.  Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application. 

TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED – K12-SpEd Classification: Licensed 190 day calendar

Reports to: K12-SpEd Director FLSA Status: Exempt

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 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.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study is required. A Master’s Degree in Education with concentration in Visual Impairment is preferred.
3. Direct experience working with students who have visual impairment.
4. Successful experience in providing consultation and direct services to students, teachers, and families.
5. Computer skills for word processing and data entry.
6. Effective oral and written communication skills.
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent find appropriate and acceptable

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position has the following expectations and requisite abilities.

1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently with minimal
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when working with others and maintaining professional dress
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as
10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, and duties associated with this position.  The supervisor of this position may modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.

1. Provide comprehensive assessment of students with vision impairment and perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and for three-year re-evaluations.
2. Prepare records and reports for eligibility evaluations, services, IEP/IFSP and transitions according to program procedures or as
3. Participate as a specialist in the area of visual impairment in determining
4. Participate in the preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for identified students on
5. Provide eligible students with appropriate instruction, expanded core curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for the visually
6. Provide Braille instruction, limited transcription, and support for school teams in timely acquisition of educational materials in a format accessible by individual
7. Provide direct instruction as identified on students’ IEPs/IFSPs in the areas of need related to visual impairment.
8. Provide Orientation and Mobility Instruction as per
9. Design, create and adapt materials and equipment to provide support in educational
10. Serve as a resource consultant and trainer to provide specialized suggestions and/or materials for use by educators and/or parents and assist with registering students with the appropriate agencies that serve the Visually
11. Assist teams to determine assistive technology needs and provide training in order to ensure access to specially designed instruction and the general education
12. Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre-post
13. Synthesize and integrate sensitive clinical, educational and interpersonal issues regarding change, disabilities, grief and loss.

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Licensed employees are represented by Linn Benton Lincoln Education Association
• Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
• 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 PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability

Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
• LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
• Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

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
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops, conferences and mentorship programs

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 Veteran's 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 Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.