Teacher for Visually Diverse

Employment Conditions This teaching position is considered full time at 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 185 days per year. This position will require day travel to school districts with the NWESD service region. Exact work location to be determined by disitrct need. Travel reimbursement is approved for this position. Regular travel to multiple districts within NWESD region as assigned. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing. May be required to lift, carry, and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Hazards: Potential hazards are present based on the fact that the position requires the incumbent to drive a significant amount. Hazards may include but are not limited to traveling alone, driving in inclement weather conditions, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, etc. Conditions of Employment Does the law allow you to become employed in the U.S.? (You will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or alien identification documents entitling you to work in the United States if you are hired.)Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?I authorize Northwest ESD 189 to make an investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any current or former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide Northwest ESD 189 with any information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge Northwest ESD 189 and all those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of requesting, furnishing and receiving this information.I understand that references and personal information, which become part of this application will be regarded as confidential and will not be revealed to me.I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or falsification of statements made in this application constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal or refusal to hire.I understand that a criminal history on all applicants considered for hire by the NWESD shall be requested through the Washington State Patrol and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as a pre-employment prerequisite. General Questions Please tell us where you learned of this job posting.Please tell us about your strategy for establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.Please tell us about your experience designing and/or implementing visual supports and braille systems.Please tell us about your experience working collaboratively to provide technical assistance and support in the areas of special education, early learning, or other program support services as a teacher of visual supports. What went well, and what would you do differently? Application Requirements A complete application for this position must include the following attachments: - Letter of Interest - Resume - Certificates, Endorsements - Copies of Official Transcripts Other attachments from the list below are optional and may be included at your discretion. Benefits Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities. Attachments Letter of Interest* Resume* WA State Teaching/ESA Certificate* Transcript #1* Transcript #2 Highly Qualified Documentation Reference Letter #1 Reference Letter #2 References Classified Reference: 3 of 5 external references required.