Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Mainstream 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
Under the direct supervision of a California School for the Blind (CSB) Principal, the Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides direct instruction to visually impaired students. Assesses and evaluates learning strengths and weaknesses. Develops and implements an appropriate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) (as appropriate) for each student in conjunction with designated instructional services and other support staff. Maintains a safe classroom environment with clear guidelines for student behavior. This position may be based full-time on CSB’s campus or may be based part-time on CSB’s campus and part-time at a local middle school or high school campus supporting CSB students in mainstream classes. *This position is pre-tenured, based on the bargaining unit contract between the State of California and the Service Employee's International Union (SEIU) - Local 1000, Bargaining Unit 3.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicant must possess the following: Minimum Qualifications: o Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) o Has met the California Basic Skills Requirement o Possession of a California Education Specialist Teaching Credential; Visual Impairments Desired Qualifications o Experience as a teacher for students with blindness, sensory impairments, and/or multiple disabilities. o Experience working with students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. o Knowledge of specialized curriculum and assessments for students with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities. o Familiarity with California Common Core Standards for English and Math o Experience writing IEP goals and implementing them o Knowledge of Braille (Unified English Braille and Nemeth Math) o Knowledge of assistive technology, i.e. screen readers, refreshable braille displays, braille note taking devices and experience determining the students’ needs and instructing them on its use. o Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and have experience-implementing curriculum with a variety of students and age ranges. o Knowledge of Learning Media Assessment and functional vision assessments – experience in assessing and writing goals from results preferred. o Possess excellent report writing skills. o Possess excellent collaboration skills, and can work effectively with a team. o Valid Driver’s License Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
*This position will be considered pre-tenure until tenure is obtained. Tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in the State of California and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3 contact. Per the SEIU Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3, section 22.6.3 Tenure – Special Schools (Unit 3), subsection B, Acquisition of Tenure, tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections: 1. Full-time service as a pre-tenured employee at one special school in one or more classes of employees for three (3) successive school terms or fiscal year, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that school. For additional subsections, please refer to the Bargaining Unit 3 contract. **Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 3, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 3.75 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicant must possess the following: Minimum Qualifications: o Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) o Has met the California Basic Skills Requirement o Possession of a California Education Specialist Teaching Credential; Visual Impairments Desired Qualifications o Experience as a teacher for students with blindness, sensory impairments, and/or multiple disabilities. o Experience working with students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. o Knowledge of specialized curriculum and assessments for students with visual impairments, including students with additional disabilities. o Familiarity with California Common Core Standards for English and Math o Experience writing IEP goals and implementing them o Knowledge of Braille (Unified English Braille and Nemeth Math) o Knowledge of assistive technology, i.e. screen readers, refreshable braille displays, braille note taking devices and experience determining the students’ needs and instructing them on its use. o Understanding of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and have experience-implementing curriculum with a variety of students and age ranges. o Knowledge of Learning Media Assessment and functional vision assessments – experience in assessing and writing goals from results preferred. o Possess excellent report writing skills. o Possess excellent collaboration skills, and can work effectively with a team. o Valid Driver’s License Please refer to Duty Statement for further information related to job expectations.
*This position will be considered pre-tenure until tenure is obtained. Tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in the State of California and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3 contact. Per the SEIU Local 1000 Bargaining Unit 3, section 22.6.3 Tenure – Special Schools (Unit 3), subsection B, Acquisition of Tenure, tenure is acquired by meeting all of the requirements specified in any one of the following subsections: 1. Full-time service as a pre-tenured employee at one special school in one or more classes of employees for three (3) successive school terms or fiscal year, as applicable; and commencement of service upon reappointment for full-time service at that school for the next school term or fiscal year, as applicable. The tenure is in that school. For additional subsections, please refer to the Bargaining Unit 3 contract. **Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 3, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 3.75 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.
Comments and Other Information
How to Apply
Submit the following required documents:
• California School for the Blind Faculty Application (located on CSB's website)
• Resume
• Copy of transcript(s) from Bachelors 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 94555
careers@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, Human Resources Director, at chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov 510-936-5528 or Sarah Blair, Principal of Education at sblair@csb-cde.ca.gov 510-936-5514. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
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 position at the CSB works 184 days in the academic year (August - May/June)
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.
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
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
How to Apply
Submit the following required documents:
• California School for the Blind Faculty Application (located on CSB's website)
• Resume
• Copy of transcript(s) from Bachelors 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 94555
careers@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, Human Resources Director, at chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov 510-936-5528 or Sarah Blair, Principal of Education at sblair@csb-cde.ca.gov 510-936-5514. For more information regarding the California School for the Blind , visit or www.csb-cde.ca.gov
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 position at the CSB works 184 days in the academic year (August - May/June)
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.
Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.
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.