Teacher - Visually Impaired

SALARY
$44,750 minimum - $80,923 maximum per year, based on 185 service days, 7.5 hours per day. Maximum entry level is $63,456 per year. Additional $1,000 annual stipend for master's degree and $1,300 annual stipend for doctorate. Excellent benefits are provided for the employee and family including medical, dental, vision, and counseling services.  A life insurance program is provided for the employee.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide specially designed academic and living skills instruction to meet goals and objectives in each student's I.E.P.  Assist the student, parents, special and regular educational personnel and sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually exceptional students.  Assess students to determine present levels of performance, and determine goals and objectives in the I.E.P. to meet unique educational needs of visually impaired students. Use effective behavior management strategies to achieve a functional learning environment. Keep records, progress reports, attendance reports and other paperwork as assigned; supervise and plan for instructional aide. Act as a liaison between the County Office, local school district, parents, agencies and other contacts of the visually impaired student. Additional tasks assigned by the coordinator or director of the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess or be eligible for a California credential authorizing services as a teacher of the visually impaired.  Successful student teaching experience with the visually impaired is required, and teaching experience with the visually impaired children or in a regular classroom is desired.  Knowledge of Braille and Braille instruction is desired.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a Kern County Superintendent of Schools certificated application form, a letter of interest, a resume, unofficial transcripts (submission of official transcripts will be required upon recommendation of hire) and professional papers from their college or university placement office to:

Normita Johnson, Human Resources Technician II
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
1300 17th Street – CITY CENTRE
Bakersfield, CA 93301-4533
Phone: (661) 636-4752; FAX: (661) 636-4011

Application deadline is May 30, 2008, by 5:15 p.m.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver's license, and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage.  Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.

 

posted 9/28/07

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