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Working Title: Blind/Visually Impaired Teacher-Technology

Job Class: Special Teacher: Masters Of Arts/Masters Of Science+License+30

Agency: Mn State Academies

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/25/2024

• Closing Date : 05/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS

• Division/Unit : Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Teachers

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.90 - $51.09 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 215 - Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Telework Eligible : No

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This is an 10-month (plus up to a few more weeks) per year position and the work schedule follows the school calendar.

• This position is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. This job is first open to employees of this agency who are in the Special Teacher classification and possess a valid MN Teacher license. Other qualified applicants will be considered if there are no internal applicants.

• The incumbent in this position will assist the Academy for the Blind in providing instruction for blind/visually impaired students. The primary function is to meet the educational established IEP objectives of the students in attendance at MSAB.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current and valid Minnesota Teaching License in Technology upon hire.

• Experience teaching technology to K-12 aged students

• The knowledge needed to provide students instruction that is designed to provide an understanding of the continually developing technological world.

• Ability to obtain a Certification in Blind/Visually Impaired within six months or start in a program in order to obtain certification.

• Skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.

• Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and background teaching Technology to blind/visually impaired and/or multi-challenged youth.

• Knowledge of the multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices.

• Knowledge of the data practices as it relates to work in the technology field.

• Knowledge of assistive technology.

• Knowledge of Braille

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand, walk throughout the workday

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Criminal background check

• Ability to obtain required Braille certification (classes held on campus)

• Employees driving on MSA business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MSA’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to apply again.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.