Technology - Teacher Specialist at California School for the Blind
About the Employer
The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Technology Teacher Specialist collaborates with teachers, specialists, and other staff throughout California and on-campus at CSB to promote individual skill-building and the use of technology to support access to differentiated curricula across various programs. This position works directly with students and teachers to provide instruction, assist in lesson planning, and integrate technology to enhance student learning and skill development. Responsibilities include assessing student skills, developing appropriate technology goals, and fostering student expectations for using technology effectively. The specialist partners with other Teacher Specialists and Teaching Assistants in the Technology Lab to develop and implement best practices in technology instruction for students with visual impairments, including developing instructional materials, teaching short-term courses, and coordinating technology assessments. Additional responsibilities may include contributing to other needs and opportunities as they arise.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications A valid credential in either or both: o California Education Specialist's Credential in Visual Impairment o California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Orientation and Mobility or have any valid CA teaching credential and extensive technology teaching experience and enroll in a program for a California Education Specialist's Credential in Visual Impairment by the beginning of the term and complete the preliminary credential within 2 years. o A positive mindset and flexible approach to work and teaching o Proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus on both short-term and long-terms goals o Proficient computer skills in utilizing various word processors, spreadsheets, and online resources. o Savvy internet skills in researching and discovering deliverables and resources Desired Qualifications • Experience teaching blind and low vision students including students with additional disabilities. • Experience managing group of students. • Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills, and oral communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively within the Assistive Technology team and Education Resource Center as well as with a wide range of stakeholders.. • Experience and/or familiarity with academic testing of student. • Valid Driver’s License Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
How to Apply Submit the following required documents: • California School for the Blind Faculty Application • Resume • Copy of transcript(s) from Master’s Degree and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet) Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at 510-936-5587 or Adrian Amandi, Director of the California Education Resource Center at aamandi@csb-cde.ca.gov. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Qualifications A valid credential in either or both: o California Education Specialist's Credential in Visual Impairment o California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Orientation and Mobility or have any valid CA teaching credential and extensive technology teaching experience and enroll in a program for a California Education Specialist's Credential in Visual Impairment by the beginning of the term and complete the preliminary credential within 2 years. o A positive mindset and flexible approach to work and teaching o Proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus on both short-term and long-terms goals o Proficient computer skills in utilizing various word processors, spreadsheets, and online resources. o Savvy internet skills in researching and discovering deliverables and resources Desired Qualifications • Experience teaching blind and low vision students including students with additional disabilities. • Experience managing group of students. • Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills, and oral communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively within the Assistive Technology team and Education Resource Center as well as with a wide range of stakeholders.. • Experience and/or familiarity with academic testing of student. • Valid Driver’s License Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
How to Apply Submit the following required documents: • California School for the Blind Faculty Application • Resume • Copy of transcript(s) from Master’s Degree and beyond (upon hire, original transcripts are required • Attached Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) public view of credential status or credential copy • Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: Letters of Recommendations can be submitted later, but please indicate if they are/are not included with application packet) Submit the completed application packet via email or mail to: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Director - Human Resources CA Dept. of Education – California School for the Blind CA Dept. of Education State Special Schools Services Division – Diagnostic Centers 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov All applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and experience. For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, at 510-936-5587 or Adrian Amandi, Director of the California Education Resource Center at aamandi@csb-cde.ca.gov. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
Comments and Other Information
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov
From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans.
CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
The Teacher Specialist position at the CSB works 194 days in the academic year. The CSB Teacher Specialist Academic Year for 2025-2026 is August 4, 2025 through June 5, 2026.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov and the California Public Employees Retirement System website www.calpers.ca.gov
From employee pensions managed by the CalPERS to health, dental, and vision plans, state employment offers you many benefits. The Savings Plus Program provides additional opportunities to save for retirement with 401(k) and 457 Plans.
CalSTRS is only applicable if you are currently in the CalSTRS system and wish to remain in their retirement system.
The Teacher Specialist position at the CSB works 194 days in the academic year. The CSB Teacher Specialist Academic Year for 2025-2026 is August 4, 2025 through June 5, 2026.
This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:
• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
The State of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.