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Job Opening

Special Education Teacher of the Visually Impaired - .5 position

Job #:9 (2011-12)

Open until filled

The Santa Barbara Unified School District announces a vacancy for a 50% time teacher of the visually impaired.  The position is open to qualified candidates within and without the district.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid California teaching credential with authorization to teach visually handicapped students, or an out-of-state credential with authorization similar authorization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director, Special Education, plans and works regularly with school staff, counselors, and parents to provide a meaningful, appropriate instructional program for students with visual handicaps; conducts a specialized instructional program designed to integrate students with visual handicaps into regular class and school settings; provides special instruction on a regular basis to students with visual handicaps: i.e., Braille typing, handwriting, auditory training and mobility training as indicated on the I.E.P.'s; evaluates students in both academic and non-academic areas.  Also confers regularly with ophthalmologists and nurses for their assistance in planning an effective educational program; refers students to agencies which provide special services, such as vocational rehabilitation; works with ancillary groups and individuals such as transcribers, readers for blind students, counselors and mobility instructors.

Salary

Placement on the salary schedule commensurate with training and experience. Eligible to participate in District health, dental, vision, and term life insurance benefits. Current salary schedule at full time:  $43,986 – 64,544*.  (*The maximum entry level, seven years experience, 60 semester units beyond BA degree).

Effective Date

2011-12 school year

Procedure

Apply electronically at EdJoin.org, download an application from our website, or request an application from: