Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328

Announces the Position of Instructor for the Blind/Visually Impaired Location: Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 23-15 742 Harrison Blvd. Schedule AH Ogden, UT 84404 DPR 50223/5210 Applicants may be considered for other positions and/or locations. JOB SUMMARY Teaches subject matter to blind/visually impaired students, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other appropriate learning activities. Develops lesson plans that incorporate the Utah State Core Curriculum; ascertains learning needs of students in areas of curricula and the Expanded Core Curriculum; adapts curriculum to meet individual student needs; utilizes effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences which best utilize the time available for instruction. Provides IEP goals and objectives; provides Braille instruction; evaluates needs for low vision students as well as students with multiple disabilities; conducts appropriate assessments (e.g. Functional Vision Assessment, Learning Media Assessments, Low Vision Assessments, Environmental Assessments) in the applicable setting such as classroom, school, or outreach setting; creates transition plans for students and employs the Expanded Core Curriculum throughout the day; gives lessons on various technologies (notetakers, computers, JAWS, iPADS, etc.); collaborates with districts on support systems available to the students; collaborates with adult providers; promotes collaboration with other stakeholders (e.g. parents, schools, teachers, early intervention and consumer agencies). Understands and uses computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction. Maintains classroom organization and discipline; establishes and maintains standard of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment. Devises and utilizes techniques which accurately measure students' progress; evaluates student academic and personal growth, keeping appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means, discussing academic and personal progress; interprets school programs. Communicates and cooperates with other professional staff in academic and personal growth areas. Demonstrates professional ethics; conforms to school policies, including attendance, absences, and evaluations; improves professional competence through participation in staff development activities and other professional growth activities; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Possession of, or eligibility for a State of Utah Special Education Teaching License. Preference may be given to candidates with a Visual Impairments endorsement. Candidates hired without this endorsement are not considered fully certified and will remain in a provisional status until successfully obtaining it. Must be skilled in teaching, reading, writing, and embossing Braille or be willing to learn; have good class management skills; be willing to work with students of different ages, grade levels, and abilities. This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and possible recurring lifting of students who may have limited mobility and/or personal special needs equipment, requiring the ability to lift and carry over fifty (50) pounds. There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive. Successful completion of criminal background check is required for this position.

SALARY AND BENEFITS Salary based on Teacher Salary Schedule commensurate with education and experience. This position is eligible for a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, a retirement plan, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The State requires employees to receive their pay through direct deposit or on a payroll debit card account. ASSIGNMENT PERIOD This is a full-time appointment, work schedule August through June (183 contract days).

OPENING DATE: April 16, 2015 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. HOW TO APPLY: SUBMIT RESUME, TRANSCRIPTS AND COPY OF LICENSE TO: [email protected] or UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND/HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE 742 HARRISON BLVD., OGDEN, UT 84404 Reasonable accommodation is provided in the interview process for known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants. To request a reasonable accommodation in the interviewing process, please contact the Human Resource Office, (801) 629-4705 or (801) 629-4726, at least 24 hours prior to the interview. The State of Utah, Executive Branch, participates in the Federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the E-Verify Program. Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants.