Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired - Infant/Toddler OR Special Ed Instructor (ID 2797)

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is looking for a qualified educator to join the Early Education HOPE Infant Toddler Program, part of the Learning and Leadership Services Division. This role will be filled based on the credentials of the selected candidate and may be offered in one of the following two ways: Special Education Teacher – Visually Impaired (Infant/Toddler) 

• Requires a valid California Education Specialist Credential with authorization in Visual Impairment (VI), or an equivalent credential. OR Special Education Teacher – Visually Impaired and Orientation & Mobility Instructor (Infant/Toddler) Requires both: 

• A valid California Education Specialist Credential with authorization in Visual Impairment (VI), or an equivalent credential; AND, 

• A valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with authorization in Orientation and Mobility, or an equivalent document The position is based at SDCOE’s main campus in San Diego (92111). Travel throughout the county is required to serve students and families.

Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires the following Education and Experience and Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:

Education: 

A bachelor’s degree in visual impairment or graduate studies in visual impairment, or related field (if applying for Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired - Infant/Toddler)

A bachelor’s degree in visual impairment and orientation and mobility or graduate studies in visual impairment, orientation and mobility, or related field (if applying for Special Education Teacher - Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Instructor - Infant/Toddler)

Experience:

At least three (3) years of successful experience in early childhood programs for children with special needs, inclusive of children with visual impairments. Experience with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who have visual impairments. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessment, writing IFSPs, providing consultation, support and strategies to families of young children with disabilities. 

Certificates, Licenses, Credentials:

• Valid California Education Specialist credential with authorization in Visual Impairment (VI), or equivalent credential (required)
• Valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with an authorization in Orientation and Mobility, or an equivalent document (required if providing O&M services)

This position requires up-to-date immunizations, including current Measles and Pertussis vaccinations.

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: 

• Resume, detailing education and experience as it relates to this position
• Letter of Introduction, written for this position
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation dated within the last year
• Copy of valid California Education Specialist credential with authorization in Visual Impairment (VI), or equivalent credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (required)
• Copy of valid California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with an authorization in Orientation and Mobility, or an equivalent document issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (if applicable)
• Copy of transcripts verifying bachelor's degree or higher
• Any certifications you would like considered

Comments and Other Information

For inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the Human Resources contact listed on this posting. To maintain a fair and consistent process, please do not reach out to the hiring department or its staff.

Employee Benefits

This position is full-time and will offer the certificated benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, and will participate in the CalSTRS state retirement system.

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A stipend of $6,000, paid out after three (3) years of consecutive full-time service, shall be paid to unit members hired on or after July 1, 2018 who have not received payment under this clause prior to July 1, 2023, hold state certification and are employed as Audiologists, Speech Hearing and Language Specialists, or in positions requiring authorizations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH), Visually Impaired (VI) or Orientation and Mobility (O&M). The stipend will be paid out at the completion of the third instructional year.

This position is also eligible for Article XV: Salary, Section 2.C.5.B of the negotiated agreement between SDCOE and SDCAE.

*Note: Valid California credentials are a requirement at the time of hire. If you do not possess the required California credentials, you may go to the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing website https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/out-of-state-app for details on meeting California’s requirements.

Please note that your completed online application must include all the required supplemental documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employment with SDCOE is contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.

Diversity Statement: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, as well as being accountable for their actions and their impact.

The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

About SDCOE
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) serves the region's most vulnerable students, and supports school leaders, teachers, and students across the county. We support about 780 schools and nearly 500,000 students, including the children we educate each year through our Juvenile Court and Community Schools. SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school districts, 129 charter schools, and five community college districts in the county.

Our mission is inspiring and leading innovation in education and our North Star goal over the next several years is to reduce the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch as part of a larger effort to elevate the needs of historically underserved students and families.

To learn more about SDCOE and the North Star Goal, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/about-sdcoe

To learn more about working at SDCOE, please visit: https://www.sdcoe.net/work-sdcoe