Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)-Special Education for the 2025-26 School Year at Sonoma County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage, support, and empower our region’s 40 public school districts. Together, these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64,000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe, supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they belong. SCOE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on gender, color, race, ancestry, creed, religion, national origin, age, handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: -Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions preferred. Credentials: -A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing Visual Impairment or a Specialist Credential in Special Education with the Visually Handicapped authorization or Standard, or Restricted Teaching Credential with the Visually Handicapped authorization and a valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential authorized in Orientation and Mobility (is desired) with EL authorization are required or an intern who is eligible to apply for an Education Specialist Intern Credential. Attention Interns-: If you are an intern eligible applicant, please apply to this position if you have enrolled at a college, university, or public school district Commission-approved intern program.
Application Procedure: A complete on-line application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be viewed upon receipt. 1. A completed on-line edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and reason(s) for interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (within the last year) 4. A copy of a valid California Special Education Teacher Credential authorizing teaching of the Visually Impaired is required and valid Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Orientation and Mobility credential (is desired) or letter from a college, university or school district showing enrollment in a Commission-approved intern program and who is eligible to apply for an Education Specialist Intern Credential. 5. A Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: -Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions preferred. Credentials: -A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing Visual Impairment or a Specialist Credential in Special Education with the Visually Handicapped authorization or Standard, or Restricted Teaching Credential with the Visually Handicapped authorization and a valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential authorized in Orientation and Mobility (is desired) with EL authorization are required or an intern who is eligible to apply for an Education Specialist Intern Credential. Attention Interns-: If you are an intern eligible applicant, please apply to this position if you have enrolled at a college, university, or public school district Commission-approved intern program.
Application Procedure: A complete on-line application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be viewed upon receipt. 1. A completed on-line edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and reason(s) for interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (within the last year) 4. A copy of a valid California Special Education Teacher Credential authorizing teaching of the Visually Impaired is required and valid Clinical and Rehabilitative Services Orientation and Mobility credential (is desired) or letter from a college, university or school district showing enrollment in a Commission-approved intern program and who is eligible to apply for an Education Specialist Intern Credential. 5. A Resume