Summary

**This is an 10-month (plus up to a few more weeks) per year position and the work schedule follows the school calendar.**• This position is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. This job is first open to employees of this agency who are in the Special Teacher classification and possess a valid MN Teacher license. Other qualified applicants will be considered if there are no internal applicants. • The incumbent in this position will assist the Academy for the Blind in providing in

Description

Applicant must show on resume how they have meet the minimum qualifications before being considered to pass their resume to the hiring supervisor. If the applicant meets any of the preferred qualifications please indicate that in the resume. 

Minimum Qualification

  • Possession of a current and valid Minnesota Teaching License in Technology upon hire.
  • Experience teaching technology to K-12 aged students
  • The knowledge needed to provide students instruction that is designed to provide an understanding of the continually developing technological world.
  • Ability to obtain a Certification in Blind/Visually Impaired within six months or start in a program in order to obtain certification.
  • Skill in writing basic reports, using arithmetic, and reading and interpreting charts and graphs.
  •  Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand written policies, procedures, and education plans and to maintain records and documentation.
  •  Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide instruction to students.
  • Ability to perform emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience and background teaching Technology to blind/visually impaired and/or multi-challenged youth.
  • Knowledge of the multi-challenged/blind/visually impaired students and educational practices.
  • Knowledge of the data practices as it relates to work in the technology field.
  • Knowledge of assistive technology.
  • Knowledge of Braille

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance) and be able to sit, stand, walk throughout the workday
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:

  • Criminal background check
  •  Ability to obtain required Braille certification (classes held on campus)
  • Employees driving on MSA business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MSA’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to apply again.

MSAB Job Posting ID # 72150
Working Title: Blind/Visually Impaired Teacher- Technology
Job Class: Special Teacher: BA/BS up to MA/MS+License+30
Agency: Mn State Academies

  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 04/25/2024
  • Closing Date: 05/09/2024
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Mn State Academies / Mn State Academies-SRS
  • Division/Unit: Minnesota State Academies / MSAB Teachers
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday – Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $28.90 – $51.09 / hourly
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 215 – Residential Schools Education/Residen Sc
  • FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
  • Telework Eligible: No
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes