Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired #8286.00 (East Valley Region)

About the Employer

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office acts as an intermediate service agency between the California Department of Education and the 33 school districts in San Bernardino County to help meet the educational needs of all children county-wide. We are committed to working with our school districts, other agencies, families and the community at large by providing services, information and leadership, always with a focus on students.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher, Visually Impaired provides individualized education programs to students. The teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and relating the daily activities of the students to the core curriculum. Through continuous collaboration with a variety of individuals and groups, including parents, district and county personnel, and various agencies, the teacher provides for the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student by using a variety of instructional strategies. The teacher continually assesses students' progress to maximize their fullest potential.

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Requirements / Qualifications

For the current assignment, the Special Education Teacher for the visually impaired develops individualized education plans to meet the needs of visually impaired students either in a classroom setting or as an itinerant. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Provides adequate supervision for all students; • Develops daily instructional plans, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs); • Interacts with parents, district and county personnel, and public agencies; • Assists students with age-appropriate activities and behaviors; • Assists in the coordination of students' general education program; • Maintains accurate student reports and current records; • Provides individualized instruction to students; • Monitors student progress; • Prepares various forms of correspondence (including parent notifications and administrative requests); • Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Possession of a California teaching credential authorizing the teaching of students with visual impairments OR proof of eligibility to obtain the authorization. NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION • Ed-Join online application (all fields must be filled in); • Current resume; • Copy of valid California Teaching Credential authorizing service to students with moderate to severe disabilities OR proof of eligibility to obtain the authorization; • Minimum of one (1) current letter of reference (dated and signed within three (3) years).

Comments and Other Information

Non-Discrimination Policy The County Superintendent of Schools recognizes that the County Superintendent of Schools Office has primary responsibility for ensuring that it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnic group identification, race, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which the application was made. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director, Student Services (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Mary Laihee, Ed.D., at (909) 387-8515 (or by email at mary.laihee@sbcss.net) or Suzanne Hernandez, Ed.D., Director, Human Resources, at (909) 386-9575 (or by email at suzanne.hernandez@sbcss.net). A copy of SBCSS's uniform complaint policy and SBCSS's non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

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