Substitute Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI):
The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana’s children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve.

Role Overview:
The Substitute Teacher provides instruction to students who are blind or have visual impairment. You will teach in grades pre-school to 12. You will teach both Indiana Core Curriculum and ISBVI Expanded Core Curriculum. Subject-area expertise and teaching assignments will be arranged with the supervisor and based on training and experience.

• Teacher certification is not required, but at least two years of college education is preferred.
• Braille is not required, but is helpful. Supportive Services can assist with instructional materials.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare or follow established lesson plan in assigning work, presenting subject matter, and testing students.
• Utilizes a variety of special instructional equipment.
• Evaluate performance and progress of students.
• Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems.
• Administer reading and achievement tests to students.
• Confer with parents and members of staff on behavior and/or personal problems and school progress of students.
• Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.
  The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree, or
• Two year's of college coursework.

Additional qualifications:

• Must be age 21 or higher.
• Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in area of specialization.
• Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating students.
• Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilized as teaching aids.
• Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
• Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student.
• Ability to include expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, education conferences and workshops.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department.