Short-Term Programs - Teacher Specialist

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Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications: o Valid California Clear or Preliminary Education Specialist Credential with authorization in Visual Impairments. o Demonstrated experience teaching students who are blind or visually impaired, including those w/ additional disabilities and who are deafblind. o Ability to create & write effective lesson plans that address diverse learning needs & incorporate accessible instructional strategies. o Strong organizational skills & ability to establish, adjust, and manage both short- and long-term priorities. o Excellent oral, written communication skills for interacting with students, families, school personnel, and community partners. o Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other staff members & a wide range of stakeholders, including parents, school district personnel, & community members. o Knowledge of accessible instructional strategies, assistive technologies, & universal design for learning. o Proactive, self-directed approach to problem-solving & planning, w/ demonstrated initiative & follow-through. o Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in education for students w/ visual impairments. o Ability to travel independently or w/ support throughout the state as required for short-term programs & outreach activities. Desired Qualifications: o Familiarity w/ program evaluation, needs assessment, & data-driven improvement strategies. o Knowledge of health & safety protocols, & experience collaborating w/ school nurses or health professionals. o Enthusiasm for working w/ students in short-term & summer residential programs & contributing to a collaborative, inclusive school culture. o Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or experience collaborating closely w/ O&M specialists to support comprehensive programming for VI students. Please refer to the Duty Statement for further information related to job qualifications & expectations.

How to Apply Submit the following required documents: • California School for the Blind Faculty Application • Resume • Copy of transcript(s) from Master’s Degree and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet) Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 careers@csb-cde.ca.gov All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov, 510-936-5514 or Adrian Amandi, Director of the California Education Resource Center at aamandi@csb-cde.ca.gov. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans. CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system. The Teacher Specialist position at the CSB works 194 days in the academic year. The start date for CSB Teacher Specialist Academic Year for 2026 - 2027 is July 31, 2026. This position requires the following pre-employment clearance: • Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test • Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. *This position will be considered pre-tenure until tenure is obtained. Tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in the State of California and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3 contact. Per the SEIU Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3, section 22.6.3 Tenure – Special Schools (Unit 3), subsection B, Acquisition of Tenure, tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections: 1. Full-time service as a pre-tenured employee at one special school in one or more classes of employees for three (3) successive school terms or fiscal year, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that school. For additional subsections, please refer to the Bargaining Unit 3 contract. **Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 3, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 3.75 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.