DeafBlind Specialist
About the role
The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is a school dedicated to empowering blind and low vision individuals. It provides a range of educational and support services, including residential programs, outreach services, specialized technology, and training for educators and parents.
Responsibilities
- Support students with deafblindness by strengthening instructional practices and guiding Individualized Education Program (IEP) development.
- Ensure students with deafblindness receive equitable access to meaningful, standards-based education through expert consultation, collaboration, and IDEA-aligned service delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (minimum)
- Washington State Teaching Certification (required)
- TVI (Teaching Visual Impairment) and O&M (Orientation and Mobility) certification
- Additional certifications may be required based on specific needs
Benefits
Details on benefits are not provided in the given text, but typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, dependent care assistance, and various retirement plans.
Pay
The annual salary for this position is paid in accordance with the Vancouver School District salary schedule and is based on education and experience for 180 days per school calendar year. Teachers are not eligible for the vacation or holidays listed in the Benefits tab.
Schedule
The schedule for this position is not specified in the given text.
Skills
Not specified in the given text.
Internal Agency Posting
This is an internal agency posting for the Washington State School for the Blind.
Contact Information
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a detailed chronological resume. For any questions, email HR@wssb.wa.gov.