Teacher of The Visually Impaired - Augusta County, VA, United States - VA School for the Deaf & Blind
3 weeks ago
Description
Title:
Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Social Studies
State Role Title:
Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range:
$47,610 - $75,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency:
VA School for the Deaf & Blind
Location:
VA School for Deaf & Blind
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
About Us
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Social Studies to provide classroom instruction for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and other disabilities.
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia.
VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.
VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential
VSDB prepares students for life
About This Position
- The VSDB offers:
- Great comprehensive benefit package with signon bonus
- Supportive and positive team setting
- Small caseloads and ample resources
- Small studentteacher ratio
- School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment
The beginning date for this position is the beginning of our next school year in July 202-
Job Duties
- Responsibilities include:
- Curriculum/ Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) management and planning
- Differentiated Instruction implementation
- Classroom organization and management
- Evaluation, reporting and recordkeeping
- Communication and professional/community relations
- Participation in staff development
- Development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP)
- Develop and implement lesson plans according to grade level Standards of Learning with appropriate accommodations
- Monitor Student Progress through data collection
- Modify instruction based on analysis of student data and performance
- Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with visual impairment including blindness
- Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
- Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs
- Ability to read and teach Braille or agreement to acquire this skill within three years
- Ability to follow school policies and procedures and work using a team approach
- Knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning
- Proficiency level of "Survival" in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years
- Ability to assess and document student progress according to best practices, including but not limited to pretest and posttest assessments, and to use assessment data to guide instruction
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Hold a valid Virginia Driver's License and submit for review by DMV.
Additional Considerations
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in teaching in a classroom setting with special needs students who have sensory impairments is preferred.
Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for both the Deaf department and Blind department with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deafblind.
Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for both the Deaf department and Blind department with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, and deafblind.
Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
Ability to develop effective instructional strategies and methods and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Special Instructions
EEO/AA
Contact Information
Name:
Jody Beelendorf
Phone:
Note**:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Proce
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