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The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Special Education Teacher, Visual Impairments for the East County SELPA department of the Student Services and Programs division. Under the general direction of the SELPA Director or designee, provide instruction to students with a range of Visual Impairments within the SELPA. Proficiency in Braille instruction is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade.
ABOUT EAST COUNTY SELPA
The East CountySpecial Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of 11 local educational agencies (LEA) located in the southeast quarter of San Diego County, going east to the Imperial County line and south to our border with Mexico.
There are approximately 80,000 students enrolled in the 11 districts, including over 11,000 students in Special Education programs. Individual district enrollments vary from less than 200 to over 20,000 students, indicating the need for a wide range of educational offerings available to serve students in the suburban and rural areas of the SELPA.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires:
Education and Experience
Experience: Experience working with students from birth through twenty-one (21) is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting ophthalmological evaluations, writing intervention plans, and providing family/staff consultation and;
Education: Bachelor's degree in visual impairment or graduate studies in visual impairment or other related field preferred
--OR--
Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in visual impairment or graduate studies in visual impairment or other related field preferred and experience working with students from birth through twenty-one (21) is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting ophthalmological evaluations, writing intervention plans, and providing family/staff consultation.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:
Proficiency in Braille instruction is preferred.
To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:
Comments and Other Information
This job opportunity will be available only to current SDCOE employees for the first five (5) posting days.
Join our amazing team!
The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization
that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.
We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,
offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!
A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018 who have not received payment under this clause prior to July 1, 2023, hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M). The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.
This position is also eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.
*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California's requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe
To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe
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The San Diego County Office of Education is recruiting for a Special Education Teacher, Visual Impairments for the East County SELPA department of the Student Services and Programs division. Under the general direction of the SELPA Director or designee, provide instruction to students with a range of Visual Impairments within the SELPA. Proficiency in Braille instruction is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade.
ABOUT EAST COUNTY SELPA
The East CountySpecial Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of 11 local educational agencies (LEA) located in the southeast quarter of San Diego County, going east to the Imperial County line and south to our border with Mexico.
There are approximately 80,000 students enrolled in the 11 districts, including over 11,000 students in Special Education programs. Individual district enrollments vary from less than 200 to over 20,000 students, indicating the need for a wide range of educational offerings available to serve students in the suburban and rural areas of the SELPA.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires:
Education and Experience
Experience: Experience working with students from birth through twenty-one (21) is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting ophthalmological evaluations, writing intervention plans, and providing family/staff consultation and;
Education: Bachelor's degree in visual impairment or graduate studies in visual impairment or other related field preferred
--OR--
Equivalency: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in visual impairment or graduate studies in visual impairment or other related field preferred and experience working with students from birth through twenty-one (21) is preferred. The current vacancy will service students from birth to 8th grade. Must have experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team doing assessments, interpreting ophthalmological evaluations, writing intervention plans, and providing family/staff consultation.
Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:
- Valid Education Specialist teaching credential with an authorization in Visual Impairments; or equivalent document.
- CPR and First Aid certification highly desirable
- Valid California Driver's License
Proficiency in Braille instruction is preferred.
To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application:
- Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
- Letter of Introduction
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
- Copy of valid California Education Specialist teaching credential with authorization in Visual Impairments; or equivalent document as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor's degree
- Any certifications you would like considered
- Copy of CPR and First Aid certification (if applicable)
Comments and Other Information
This job opportunity will be available only to current SDCOE employees for the first five (5) posting days.
Join our amazing team!
The San Diego County Office of Education is a collaborative organization
that works toward a future without boundaries for our students.
We are passionate about equity for students and employees, support innovative learning,
offer great employee benefits, and professional growth opportunities!
A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018 who have not received payment under this clause prior to July 1, 2023, hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M). The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.
This position is also eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.
*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California's requirements.
Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.
Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.
To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe
To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe
Need help preparing your application documents or for your interview?
Check out our SDCOE HR Tips videos below!
Cover Letters
Letters of Reference
Preparing for an Interview
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