ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES

C-884-09 June 26, 2009

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools announces a vacancy in the following position:

Lead Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

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Persons who are qualified and are interested in applying should submit resumé.
The position is open until a candidate is identified.

Human Resources Department

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

2601 Bransford Avenue

Nashville, TN 37204

Fax: 615-214-8650

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must possess certification/licensure through the Tennessee Department of Education in Special Education Vision (PreK-12) or Visually Impaired (K-12). Knowledge of and experience with methods and materials specific to students who are visually impaired, including but not limited to Braille, Low Vision Devices, Functional Vision/Learning Media Assessments, and Expanded Core Curriculum Screenings/Assessments are necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of Exceptional Education Services and a Coordinator of Exceptional Education Services, the Lead Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments is responsible for consulting with teachers of the visually impaired for case management of students receiving vision itinerant and vision resource services to support teaching and learning, as well as compliance related to assessment and eligibility; consulting and monitoring new referrals; consulting and case managing with assigned Coordinator of Exceptional Education Services; mentoring new teachers of the visually impaired; handling teacher and staff evaluations and work plans; making and adjusting caseload assignments; coordinating and planning vision staff meetings to disseminate and clarify information and expectations; coordinating and planning professional development for vision staff based on identified needs; handling special transportation requests for students with visual impairments and troubleshooting transportation issues; managing APH inventory, orders, and returns. Additionally, the lead teacher of students with visual impairments serves an itinerant caseload.

Applicants are required to file a letter indicating interest in the above named vacancy along with a current resumé listing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references, one of whom must be a current or past supervisor.

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion or disability in its hiring or employment practices or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.