TUMWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33

621 Linwood Avenue • Tumwater, Washington 98512

360-709-7020

TEACHER OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED (TVI)

Special Services

CONTINUING2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR

1.0 FTE

RATE OF PAY: $59,641- $106,058Benefit Information

This position will remain open until filled. Tumwater School District reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening after 4 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate, with proper endorsement(s) in assigned area(s). Criminal justice fingerprint clearance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform or facilitate necessary learning media assessments: functional vision, technology, and orientation & mobility;
• Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP);
• Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually impaired learner;
• Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process;
• Work collaboratively with families, students and district personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in the expanded core curriculum. Expanded core curriculum addresses the following areas:
  
  • Compensatory skills, including braille and literacy
  • Assistive Technology
  • Independent living
  • Career and vocational education
  • Recreation and leisure skills
  • Social Interaction skills
  • Self-Determination
  • Orientation and Mobility
  • Sensory Efficiency
• Prepare meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, as identified in the IEP;
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers and other involved personnel, and adapt materials as needed to enable the learner to benefit from instruction; and,
• Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the student's education, including the parents.
• Constant travel due to providing services to multiple school districts
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and have the ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Effective time management skills;
• Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition of student's independence and success;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups; and,
• Ability to work independently.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Tumwater School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Shawn Batstone, 360-709-7030, shawn.batstone@tumwater.k12.wa.us , Title IX Coordinator: Wendy Bromley, 360-709-7020, wendy.bromley@tumwater.k12.wa.us and Section 504 Coordinator: Chris Burgmeier, 360-709-7040, Chris.Burgmeier@tumwater.k12.wa.us Address: 621 Linwood Avenue SW, Tumwater, WA 98512