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Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
Colorado Springs, CO
Duties: This position reports to the Principal, School for the Blind, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction to elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students who are visually impaired, and who may have other disabilities. Utilizes Colorado State Standards and benchmarks in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that measure whether students meet standards, in a safe and civil school environment.
Qualifications: BA or MA in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university, with specialization in Vision Education; must hold or be eligible for appropriate educator license in the State of Colorado; Hold, eligible for, or able to obtain within two years from hire, appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Specialist: Visually Impaired, or comparable endorsement; Subject area endorsement or specialization; Experience teaching / working with children (in an educational environment) with visual impairments and/or multiple disabilities; Ability to demonstrate competency in Braille within one (1) year of hire, as evidenced by possession of a CDE Certificate of Braille Competency; Proficiency, or commitment to work toward proficiency, in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Novice skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy.
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Chelle Lutz
Human Resources Specialist
33 North Institute Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-578-2114
Fax: 719-578-2239
E-mail: clutz@csdb.org