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SUMMARY STATEMENT
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The incumbent in this position will provide visual assessment, technology and/or Braille instruction and consultation to visually impaired students, family members, and school professionals. Services are provided on an itinerant basis traveling to each student's school or home as necessary. Goal setting for the student's Individualized Education Plan is necessary. This position acts as division liaison to the assigned schools to inform, promote and educate individuals on the elements of vision loss.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Plans and implements educational lessons to address educational needs by accommodating for the specific eye condition.
- Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and provides mandated reports to schools and families.
- Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the students and also advocates for students’ needs.
- Acquires and delivers books, adaptive equipment, and administers appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with recommendations.
- Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated services that meet the child’s visual needs.
- Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post secondary education or employment.
- Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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JOB REQUIREMENTS for Teacher Special Education
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
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Applicant must meet State of Delaware Department of Education licensure and certification requirements as Teacher, Special Education-Teacher of the Visually Impaired, at the time of application or be able to achieve within the probationary period.
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Applicant must be able to demonstrate Braille literacy or hold Certification in Braille.
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LICENSE,REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Applicant will submit the following at time of interview:
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Copy of (unofficial) transcripts.
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Copy of Professional Status Certification or License, if available.
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Documentation of Praxis-I scores, if available.
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CONDITIONS OF HIRE
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Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
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SELECTION PROCESS
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The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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