TEACHER; BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED 25/26

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.Hours vary depending on position and location (7 - 7.5 hours)Position and Locations:Elmira, Horseheads SVE Salary: Based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Additional stipends may be available depending on qualifications per the Education Association contract. Exceptional package including but not limited to:Paid annual holidaysSchedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendarSummers off with the option to work summerGenerous paid personal/sick timePremium Health plans (GST pays 80%)Premium Dental and Vision PlansFSA & HRANYS Retirement System403b AND NYS Deferred Compensation planAdditional stipends per EA contract Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Blind/Visually Impaired Teachers are expected to: Identify, order, create, and/or teach with and on the following concepts: Braille, large print books/materials, abacus, orientation concepts, typing and visual techniques/software as indicated on student IEP'sAdminister standardized and informal diagnostic tests to assess the strength and skills of individual students for education prescriptive purposes and for goal setting, evaluation and assessment purposesConsult and collaborate with all individuals involved with the education of the studentRecord and report student progressCarry out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, maintain appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcomeCarry out all other duties as assignedClick on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials. Please complete your file by submitting the following information:Employment applicationLetter of interestDetailed résuméHigh School Diploma/TranscriptEvidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degreeOne to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old) The Greater Southern Tier BOCES does not discriminate in employment or in the education programs and activities which it operates on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, race, color, national origin or disability in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or • 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and New York State Human Rights Law.