Southern Oregon Education Service District has a position opening for an itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). This is an opportunity to join a passionate and professional group of Teachers of the Visually Impaired that serve all identified students, aged birth – 21, who are blind or low vision, and live in the Southern Oregon area. As an itinerant teacher, you have the opportunity to help design and provide educational support services to students living and learning in their home communities. The current position is based in Jackson and Josephine counties. Oregon certification as a Teacher of Visually Impaired is required; having additional training in Orientation and Mobility is preferred. Our regional program currently employs eight TVIs as well as five Braillist/Compensatory Assistants that assist our teachers.
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in Medford, please go to: https://www.travelmedford.org/
POSITION GOAL: Provide instruction and related services for visually impaired children in their homes, in local schools and within the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Know and understand the objectives of the regional program, its activities, and evaluation process.
2. Secure needed compliance forms and medical data on assigned students.
3. Assess students' needs using pre and post tests.
4. Confer with parents and professionals to meet student needs.
5. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and individual educational plans in conjunction with educational team members.
6. Establish, maintain and update schedules of visits to schools and homes.
7. Instruct students using prescriptive programs either directly or through consultation with paraprofessionals, professionals and parents.
8. Instruct students in compensatory skill areas unique to vision loss (i.e., braille reading and writing, and use of assistive technology).
9. Demonstrate ability to utilize behavior management in shaping appropriate personal and social behaviors.
10. Communicate and consult with professionals and parents of visually impaired students.
11. Order special supplies and equipment, maintain accurate records and return borrowed materials at the end of the school year.
12. Attend staff meetings and other scheduled inservice meetings.
13. Utilize community agencies to meet the individual needs of students and families.
14. Assist in parent education in providing knowledge of unique educational needs.
15. Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
16. Perform job related tasks as assigned by supervisor/coordinator.
17. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives and others contacted during the course of the workday.
18. Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
MINIMUM PREREQUISITES:
1. Oregon Basic or Standard Visually Handicapped License
2. The equivalent combination of experience, training, certification, education or degree that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
SOESD Benefits: (For .50 FTE and Over)
Southern Oregon ESD contributes payments for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees. Employer-paid PERS, 9 paid holidays, a generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance:
MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $1960.00 per month (family coverage)
Options:
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts – medical, day-care expenses Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
American Fidelity
Mercy Flights Membership
Retirement:
PERS - Public Employee Retirement System
Southern Oregon ESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
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LENGTH OF POSITION: 190 days / 1.0 FTE
SALARY RANGE: $54,720 to $94,759 (this includes an annual stipend of $6500)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Administrator
If interested in seeking employment at Southern Oregon ESD, please apply directly by visiting our website at http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/jobssoesd/ openings and look for posting #558.
Here you will find a complete job description, requirements and application. To be considered for this position, a formal application must be submitted through our website. The SOESD is an equal opportunity employer. SOESD provides a competitive salary and benefit package.
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Teacher of
Visually Impaired job description.
1. Stand/Walk:............................. [ ] None [ ] 1-4 Hrs/Day [X] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
2.. Sit:........................................... [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
3. Drive:....................................... [ ] None [X] 1-4 Hrs/Day [ ] 4-6 Hrs/Day [ ] 6-8 Hrs/Day
4. Bending:...................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
5. Squat:.......................................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
6. Climb Stairs:...................... ......[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
7. Single Grasping: ......................[ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
8. Pushing: ...................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
9. Pulling:......................................[ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
10. Fine Manipulation:..................[X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
11. Repetitive Foot...................... [ ] Frequently.... [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
12. Lifting.................................... [X] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
(less than 25 lbs):
13. Lifting.................................... [ ] Frequently [X] Occasionally [ ] Limited [ ] Not At All
( 25 - 50 lbs):
14. Lifting.................................... [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
(50 - 75 lbs):
15.Lifting.................................... [ ] Frequently [ ] Occasionally [X] Limited [ ] Not At All
(75 - 100 lbs):
