Teacher (Blind/Deaf)

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Job Title: Teacher (Blind/Deaf)Agency: Department of Education Job Requisition ID: JR0000004845Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE Job Description: Job Summary

• The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) -Georgia Academy for the Blind is recruiting for an experienced Special Education Teacher fir students with multiple disabilities in self-contained classroom settings.
• Applicants should hold or be eligible for a certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission in the area of Special Education Adapted Curriculum Consultative and must meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by NCLB.
• Provides a comprehensive educational program to meet the needs of students who are visually impaired or multi-disabled in a residential school setting.
• Responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' educational needs to develop and implement appropriate instructional plans; developing appropriate instructional materials; integrating assistive technology into classroom activities; and utilizing innovative and research-based instructional techniques and practices.
• These positions will teach visually impaired/multi-disabled students in Early Childhood (P-5), Middle Schools (4-8), or High School.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Applicants should hold or be eligible for a certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission in the area of Special Education Adapted Curriculum Consultative and must meet the definition of Highly Qualified as defined by NCLB.
• Provides a comprehensive educational program to meet the needs of students who are visually impaired or multi-disabled in a residential school setting.
• Responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' educational needs to develop and implement appropriate instructional plans; developing appropriate instructional materials; integrating assistive technology into classroom activities; and utilizing innovative and research-based instructional techniques and practices
• These positions will teach visually impaired/multi-disabled students in Early Childhood (P-5), Middle Schools (4-8), or High School.

Minimum Qualifications Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Georgia Teacher Certificate in Special Ed. Adaptive Curriculum and in Special Education for the Visually Impaired. Must have knowledge of Alternative/Augmentative Communication (A/AC) and basic understanding of the use of computer technology for multi-disabled learners.

Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Master’s degree in Visually Impaired (K-12) Background in visual disabilities, mental retardation, behavior disorders, or interrelated special education, cognitive disabilities, autism, orthopedic impairments, and other sensory disabilities.
• Classroom experience with visually impaired or multi-disabled children • Elementary or Secondary academic certification • Experience working with visually impaired or special needs students

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.