Full-time Teacher for the Visually Impaired: School Position

Applications will be accepted beginning
Applications are available at
Application process
A complete application consists of

Online Application
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process), if required.
Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. k12.or.us to discuss your application.
TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED –K12-SpEd Classification: Licensed 190 day calendar
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. Valid Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Special Education: Visually Impaired teaching license with ability to serve children birth – 21 years is required. 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.
Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists
Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal and public
Utilize teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as
Participate as a specialist in the area of visual impairment in determining
Participate in the preparation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for identified students on
Provide Braille instruction, limited transcription, and support for school teams in timely acquisition of educational materials in a format accessible by individual
Provide direct instruction as identified on students’ IEPs/IFSPs in the areas of need related to visual impairment.
Design, create and adapt materials and equipment to provide support in educational
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
Assist teams to determine assistive technology needs and provide training in order to ensure access to specially designed instruction and the general education
Monitor programs using observation, data collection and pre-post
Synthesize and integrate sensitive clinical, educational and interpersonal issues regarding change, disabilities, grief and loss.
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

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
Retirement

PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
Personal Leave

Medical Appointment Leave

~ LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for additional information and assistance.
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.
#