Special Education Teacher, Visually Impaired for the East Valley Region (#8387.00)

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. 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. 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).

Salary : $62,055 - $132,536