Job Announcement
California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Position: Teacher Specialist,
Assistive
Technology Specialist
194 day Calendar
Salary: $67, 020 - $ 87,000
per year*
Duties: The
assistive
technology specialist performs the following duties:
. Provides direct instruction in assistive technology to
CSB students
. Evaluates hardware and software to determine its
relevance to the
education of blind and low vision students
. Assists with the set up and maintenance of assistive
technology in
CSB classrooms
. Performs assistive technology assessments for CSB
students, CSB
Assessment Center students & for students with visual impairments
in LEAs
. Writes assistive technology reports & participates in
IEP meetings
when appropriate
. Creates & develops assistive technology curriculum for
dissemination and training of families and professionals
. Provides technical assistance & training to students
with visual
impairments, teachers of students with visual impairments,
related service
professionals, and families Performs assistive technology
assessments for
students with visual impairments in LEAs throughout the state.
. Works closely with the CSB Low Vision program to
evaluate,
recommend, and train on specialized devices and products
. Provides on-going collaboration with CDE & LEAs
regarding the
assistive technology needs of students with visual impairments
Qualifications: 1.) Education Specialist, Visually Impaired
Credential
or Clinical Rehabilitation Services Credential, Orientation &
Mobility
2.) Three years teaching experience
with
students with visual impairments
3) Extensive knowledge teaching assistive technology
4.) Successfully passing CBEST
Desired Skills: 1.) Masters degree
2.) Experience performing
assessments &
writing reports
3.) Experience presenting
workshops &
conference presentations
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and
copy(s) of
credential(s) to:
California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
Attn: Bee Dittmer
Open until filled.
All applications will be screened based upon desirable
qualifications and
relevant experience. Only the most qualified applicants will be
scheduled
for interviews. All other applications will be placed in a
talent bank for
future consideration.
*The above salary includes a $700.00 per month Recruitment and
Retention
bonus. The California School for the Blind is a member of the
California
Public Employee's Retirement System. However, if you are
currently a member
of the California State Teacher's Retirement System, you now have
the option
of remaining with them.
*There is a 4.62% decrease in salary until June 30, 2013.
A job offer will be made contingent upon a final budget being
approved by
the State Legislature and the Governor that allows for full
funding of this
position. Current or future executive orders relative to filling
vacant
positions may also affect this
process.
For questions and/or additional information, please contact Bee
Dittmer or
James Rudder, at (510) 794-3800.
CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT - AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER -
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL
ORIGIN,
ANCESTRY, SEX, MARTIAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL
AFFILIATION, AGE, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Stuart Wittenstein, EdD
Superintendent
California School for the Blind
500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
510-794-3800, ext 201
Fax: 510-794-3813
Those who believe in our ability, do more than stimulate us.
They create
for us an atmosphere in which it becomes easier for us to
succeed. John
Spalding
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