TEACHER; BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holidays

Attendance incentives

Premium health plans

Generous paid personal/sick time

403b Plan/457 optional

Job summary

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES is looking for qualified teachers to work directly with students who have special needs, including autism and developmental disabilities, in Elmira and Horseheads SVE. The ideal candidate should have valid NYS Certification in Blind and Visually Impaired, with an Orientation and Mobility certificate preferred.

This role will involve identifying and teaching Braille, administering assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation. A comprehensive benefits package includes paid holidays, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Certification in the area of Blind and Visually Impaired.
• Orientation and Mobility certificate preferred.
• Experience in working with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and teach Braille and orientation techniques.
• Administer diagnostic tests for student assessment.
• Consult with individuals involved in student education.
• Record and report student progress.
• Maintain documentation regarding assessment and treatment.
• Carry out assigned duties, including physical interventions.

Skills

Experience in working with students with special needs

Valid NYS Certification in Blind and Visually Impaired

Orientation and Mobility certificate

Job description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

• Paid annual holidays
• Attendance incentives
• Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar
• Summers off with the option to work summer
• Generous paid personal/sick time
• Premium health plans (GST pays 80%)
• Premium dental and vision plans
• FSA & HRA
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b Plan/457 optional
• Additional stipends per EA contract
• Optional short-term disability
• Longevity pay
• Bonus sick

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

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 IEPs.
• Administer 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 purposes.
• Consult and collaborate with all individuals involved with the education of the student.
• Record and report student progress.
• Carry out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, maintain appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.
• Job responsibility may require individual to do one- and two-person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for schools (TCIS) training. Initial and refresher TCIS training is provided by GST BOCES.

Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials.

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS: https://gstboces.recruitfront.com/ Employment application, letter of Interest, detailed résumé, copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts, copies of all current NYS certifications and all current NYS licenses, and one to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than one year 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.

• Valid NYS Certification in the area of Blind and Visually Impaired
• Orientation and Mobility certificate preferred
• Experience in working with students with special needs