Teacher Special Education

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The incumbent in this position will conduct assessments, develop goals, and provide Orientation and Mobility instruction to children and adults with visual impairments. The duties include completing functional assessments to address goals identified by consumers, developing, adapting, and executing lesson plans to address the individuals' needs and abilities.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.  Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.  

1. Possession of an Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans and implements educational lessons to address  independent travel, orientation, and safe movement in the home, school, or community setting by accommodating for the specific eye condition.
• Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and provides mandated reports to schools and families.
• Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the students and advocates for students’ needs.
• Acquires and delivers adaptive equipment, and administers appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with recommendations.
• Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated services that meet the child’s visual needs. Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post-secondary education or employment.
• Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Teacher Special Education

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

1. Applicant must meet State of Delaware Department of Education licensure and certification requirements as Teacher, Special Education.
2. Six months experience or coursework assessing training needs and developing and implementing an appropriate Individual Training Program for individuals with vision loss.

This posting may be closed on or before 10/05/2021 upon filling the vacant position.

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated by September 30, 2021; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis starting on September 30, 2021; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to health or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices by September 30, 2021.  If hired after September 23, 2021, these certifications or requests must be completed during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice.  More information can be found here.

Applicant will submit the following at time of interview:

1. Copy of (unofficial) transcripts.
2. Copy of Professional Status Certification or License, if available.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.