GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION: The State of Texas Employment application is required in order to apply for any open position. You may obtain the application by (1) applying in person in our Human Resources (HR) Office, (2) contacting the HR Department to request an application by mail, email or fax, or (3) downloading the application instructions with Criminal History Authorization (52 k) and application (468 k) . Please read the instructions very carefully before applying; they contain valuable information about the application process and tips on what type(s) of information to put on the application.

Please Note: The "Instructions" file contains an additional form entitled "Criminal History Authorization Form", which MUST be submitted along with your application. The applications are accessible and have Word Macros for better functioning with screen readers. If you are not a screen reader user, please ignore the information about macros.

Applications are accepted in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or they may be returned by regular postal mail, e-mail, or facsimile, as long as they are received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes are accepted in addition to the application but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the employment history section of the application, so please complete all sections in full.

The job postings for all current openings, along with complete job descriptions, are located in the HR Office. The closing date for each position indicates only the minimum length of time a vacancy will be posted. Positions may remain open beyond the closing date if the hiring department has not received a sufficient number of applications. Some positions are posted internally for five days before they are offered to the general public. If you are interested in a position that is posted for current employees only, we encourage you to check our website again after its closing date to see if the position has been made available to all applicants.

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
ATTN: Human Resources Department
1100 West 45th Street
Austin, TX 78756
HR Office: (512) 206-9129
HR Fax: (512) 206-9403
HR E-mail: employment@tsbvi.edu

The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Listings by Job

• Teacher Aide I (12-2563)
• Nurse IV (12-2560)
• Substitute Custodian II (10-2455)

POSITION:  Teacher Aide I

NUMBER OF OPENINGS:  Multiple Positions Available
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #:  12-2563
MONTHLY SALARY:  $1,971
SHIFT:  Monday–Friday, 7:00am-3:30 pm
OPENING DATE:  5/23/12
CLOSING DATE:  6/5/12
CLASSIFICATION #:  0812
GROUP #:  A9

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains familiarity with health and instructional information regarding assigned students, and adheres to those specifications when implementing programming
• Cooperates with other staff in implementing the instructional program for assigned students
• Informs teacher of all significant events or changes related to students in classroom
• Assists in the assessment of student needs as requested by teacher
• Assists teachers in preparing IEP progress reports, behavior plans and other documentation for program monitoring
• Participates in ARD and team meetings for students as required
• Monitors, implements effective programming for, and documents student behavior in a prompt manner as required by teacher
• Continues professional growth and development, including participating in all assigned in-service training
• Utilizes effective teaching techniques and classroom strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of students
• Monitors the safety of students
• Interacts and responds with verbal and non-verbal blind or visually impaired students
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures

SUPERVISOR

• Assistant Principal

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Completion of two years (60 hours if institution considers 15 hours/semester as full-time or 48 hours if institution considers 12 hours/semester as full-time) coursework from an accredited college or university (Original college or university transcript(s) required at time of interview) OR one year full-time experience working with children with disabilities plus one year of college plus a passing score on a local or state paraprofessional assessment** OR two years full-time experience working with children with disabilities plus a passing score on a local or state paraprofessional assessment ** If the applicant selected for the position has not passed a local or state assessment, the applicant will be offered the position contingent upon passing the TSBVI paraprofessional assessment administered during the interview.
• Must receive TEA certification as an Instructional Aide III (at your own expense) within 6 months of beginning employment
• Must have sufficient physical strength to assist in lifting and/or transferring students up to adult age
• Good writing and data collection skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Know or be willing to learn basic sign language
• Completion of college level coursework in child development, education, psychology, vocational or closely related field
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities in a classroom or work setting
• Eligible to be approved to drive state vehicles
• Familiar with Braille
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Completion of training related to students with visual and multiple impairments

POSITION:  Nurse IV

WORKING TITLE:  Director of Health Services
DEPARTMENT: Health Center
POSTING #:  12-2560
MONTHLY SALARY:  $4,922 - $5,922
DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS
SHIFT:  Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm
OPENING DATE:  5/4/12
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled
CLASSIFICATION #:  4413
GROUP #:  B23

• Supervises and evaluates performance of all nursing staff; consults with other employees in interviewing and hiring of staff
• Develops and directs activities for delivery of health care services and Health Center operations
• Establishes procedures for administration of medicines to students, including procedures for admission and discharge to and from the Health Center
• Implements instruction to students to foster knowledge of their medical needs and to increase self responsibility for their own medical regimens
• Interviews and provides orientation for new health center staff
• Promotes continuing education of nursing staff
• Reviews and approves all requisitions and staff leave requests
• Participates in administrative planning and development activities with other departments as required
• Participates in referral meetings on new students and in ARD and staff team meetings on students as health needs dictate
• Performs nursing duties as required
• Ensures 24 hour health services coverage for the school
• Implements contingency plans under conditions that preclude normal operations
• Evaluates and improves the quality of care provided by nursing staff as required
• Ensures that all medical reports and student information about special medical and dietary limitations are prepared, updated and distributed to appropriate personnel
• Supports contracted pediatrician in pediatric clinic
• Informs supervisor of significant medical events or issues involving students
• Collaborates with supervisor on budgetary needs and operational activities
• Ensures proper and timely communication of medical information to appropriate staff; facilitates communications and nursing assistance for all medical consultants
• Ensures maintenance of current procedures manual
• Responsible for treating, photographing and filing reports on all incidents of accidental injuries or suspected physical abuse of students
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school for Registered Nurses
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas [Copy of license required at time of application]
• Five years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse, including one year full-time progressively responsible supervisory experience
• Skill in organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating a health care delivery system
• Skill in effective written and verbal communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pediatric experience
• Seven years full-time experience as a Registered Nurse, including three years full-time progressively responsible supervisory experience

POSITION:Substitute Custodian II

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services
POSTING #: 10-2455
SALARY: $9.87 per hour
SHIFT: Will vary as needed
OPENING DATE: 11/2/10
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
CLASSIFICATION #: 8005
GROUP #: A6

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs moderately complex custodial work on state buildings and premises
• Performs indoor air quality clean up as required
• Coordinates minor building repairs with technicians and other specialists, including requesting work orders as required
• Operates floor buffer and carpet extractor; cleans carpet using a bonnet
• Cleans light fixtures and changes lights as required
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance of the janitorial tools and equipment
• Unlocks and locks buildings
• Performs groundskeeping duties as required
• Attends work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures

SUPERVISOR

• Maintenance Supervisor

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as assigned

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years full-time custodial or closely related experience
• Working knowledge of cleaning methods and minor building repair
• Skill in using basic hand tools
• Skill in reading and writing English
• Must be able to effectively operate heavy cleaning equipment requiring sufficient physical strength and balance to work some distance above floors and the ground
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work above head level
• Must be able to learn to operate self-propelled cleaning equipment
• Must be able to learn to operate “no touch” cleaning system

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Attachments:

Substitute Custodian II (10-2455)	107 Kb
Nurse IV (12-2560)	132 Kb
Teacher Aide I (12-2563)	133 Kb
Application Instructions and Criminal History Authorization Form	69 Kb
Accessible State Job Application	310 Kb