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Position Summary
Summary:
In collaboration with students’ education teams, this position provides consultation and/or direct services including comprehensive orientation and mobility (O&M) services to students whose visual functioning interferes with educational performance. Addresses individual students’ needs to ensure the ability to derive full benefit from the educational program and to achieve maximum independence through instruction in compensatory skills including daily living skills, self-advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills as related to orientation and mobility.
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education, with certification specifically in teaching visually diverse students is required. Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate endorsed in O&M. O&M certification is desirable but not required. A state Braille competency test is required. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
Monday-Friday during 185-day school year, 7.5 hours per day. Travel will be required within the NWESD service region (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties). Exact school district locations are to be determined.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Regular travel to multiple districts within NWESD region as assigned. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing. May be required to lift, carry, and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.
Hazards: Potential hazards are present based on the fact that the position requires the incumbent to drive a significant amount. Hazards may include but are not limited to traveling alone, driving in inclement weather conditions, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, etc.
Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; (12) Sick days and (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.
Salary Range
$65,208.14-$132,738.05How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
- Copy of Valid WA State Teaching Certificate
- Other documents may be included at your discretion