Teacher Specialist for the Visually Impaired - Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium : Job Details

Position Type: Special Education/Teacher ConsultantDate Posted: 8/21/2024Location: Special Education Services Closing Date: Open until filledDistrict: Genesee Intermediate School DistrictJob Summary: The Teacher Specialist for the Visually Impaired provides instructional services to students with a visual impairment or students with a visual impairment in combination with additional disabilities ages 0-26. The Teacher Specialist for the Visually Impaired provides pre-referral and consultation services to students, parents and staff. Provides information for Individualized Education Planning Team (IEPT) planning and to related agencies. Available: One (1) full-time position; 7.0 hours per day, 186 days per year (Academic calendar). Salary: The Genesee Intermediate Education Association (GIEA) offers a competitive salary schedule for certificated staff, with consideration given to years of service. For the 2024-2025 school year, the salary schedule includes a 2% increase on the schedule, with salaries ranging from $36,896 to $87,437, depending on qualifications and experience. For the 2024-2025 school year, eligible special education positions will receive an additional 2% off-schedule stipend. Benefits: We offer five different health plans along with dental, vision, life and disability insurance after one full day of employment. Qualifications:: Education: Master's degree required for Teacher Consultant; Valid Michigan teacher certificate eligible for approval through the Michigan Department of Education with an endorsement in one or more areas of special education. OR Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate, and be actively working towards an endorsement in visual impairments AND Possess 1 of the following 3 requirements: masters' degree, a minimum of 3 years teaching experience, not less than 2 years of which are in special education, MDE teacher consultant approval. Experience: Minimum of three years of satisfactory teaching experience. Apply By: Internal applications accepted through August 28, 2024. External applications accepted until the position is filled and considered in the order in which they are received. Current GISD employees who wish to apply for the vacancy should apply online using the job postings link accessible from the home page of the GISD website. Under the job postings category, select the link titled Current Genesee ISD Employees - click here for vacancies, located under the Internal Staff heading. For questions, please call Human Resources at (810) ###-####.

• All candidates should complete the online application and upload a resume on the GISD Website Job Postings Page by selecting the job postings link.
• If you have access to a scanner, upload a copy of the required educational documentation.
• Transcripts printed from the Internet are not acceptable.
• If you do not have access to a scanner, plan to bring this documentation if you are selected to interview.
• Please do not send paper documentation to Human Resources.

An Equal Opportunity EmployerAttachment(s):

• About GISD and Special Education.pdf
• JobID 31352_Teacher Specialist for the Visually Impaired, SES.pdf