<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:12pt;"><div> </div>
<div> </div>
<BLOCKQUOTE id=replyBlockquote style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: verdana; COLOR: black; PADDING-LEFT: 8px; MARGIN-LEFT: 8px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid" webmail="1">
<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: Job Announcement- Education Consultant position at Connecticut<BR>Dept of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for<BR>the Blind<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Tue, January 19, 2016 8:39 am<BR>To: DORS-DL BESB <<a href="mailto:DORS-DLBESB@ct.gov">DORS-DLBESB@ct.gov</a>>, "'<a href="mailto:rehabnet@rehabnetwork.org">rehabnet@rehabnetwork.org</a>'"<BR><<a href="mailto:rehabnet@rehabnetwork.org">rehabnet@rehabnetwork.org</a>>, "'<a href="mailto:ncsab_members@ncsab.org">ncsab_members@ncsab.org</a>'"<BR><<a href="mailto:ncsab_members@ncsab.org">ncsab_members@ncsab.org</a>>, "'<a href="mailto:barb@aerbvi.org">barb@aerbvi.org</a>'" <'<a href="mailto:barb@aerbvi.org">barb@aerbvi.org</a>'>,<BR>'decoteau' <<a href="mailto:decoteau@cox.net">decoteau@cox.net</a>>, "'McCarthy, Thomas P. (Human<BR>Services-Rehab Studies) (<a href="mailto:tmccarth@assumption.edu">tmccarth@assumption.edu</a>)'"<BR><<a href="mailto:tmccarth@assumption.edu">tmccarth@assumption.edu</a>>, "'<a href="mailto:kingche@ccsu.edu">kingche@ccsu.edu</a>'" <'<a href="mailto:kingche@ccsu.edu">kingche@ccsu.edu</a>'>,<BR>"'Robert.Mcculley@umb.edu'" <'Robert.Mcculley@umb.edu'>, Michael P<BR>Accordino <<a href="mailto:maccordi@springfieldcollege.edu">maccordi@springfieldcollege.edu</a>><BR><BR>
<STYLE>
#wmQuoteWrapper .EmailQuote { margin-left: 1pt; padding-left: 4pt; border-left: #800000 2px solid; }
</STYLE>
<FONT size=4 face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt">
<DIV><B>DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>JOB OPPORTUNITY</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1 (B.E.S.B.) (10 MONTHS)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Individuals who applied within a six month period, need only submit a letter or interest</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Open To: The Public </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Location: 184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Job Posting No: 34818 </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week (September to June)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Bargaining Unit: Education Administrators (P3-A)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Salary: $62,864.00* - $80,984.00 (EA-25)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>* Employees new to state service start at the minimum of the</B><B> </B><B>range</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Closing Date: January 7, 201</B><B>6</B><B> – January 31, 201</B><B>6</B><B> </B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>is recruiting for an Education Consultant 1 (10 months) position. The preferred candidate will </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>have skills in the area of teaching Braille and/or experience working with students with visual </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>impairments/blindness and multiple disabilities. Candidates must have obtained a certificate </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>issued by the State Board of Education in the area of teaching blind or partially-sighted </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>students. </B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>Examples of Duties: Instructs in the specialized and basic skills of braille reading and </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>writing, typewriting, and may assist with arithmetic, science or art adaptations and any other </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>instructional tasks as assigned; plans and arranges for the provision of specialized and </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>appropriate materials and equipment such as braille, recorded and large print textbooks, </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>braille-writers, typewriters, talking book machines required by the individual student; acts as </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>interpreter between school and home; assists in securing appropriate training other than </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>public school education as needed; assists parents with proper school placement; arranges </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>for diagnostic evaluations if not available locally through the local districts; serves on division </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>committees; makes case reports; answers correspondence clearly; speaks before parent, </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>volunteer and professional groups.</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>the blind and visually handicapped with emphasis on braille instruction; ability to deal </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>effectively with others; ability in written and oral expression.</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>General Experience: Graduation from college (graduation shall be considered </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>successful completion of a four-year college course or its equivalent) and not less than </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>twelve (12) semester hours credit in courses applicable to the blind or partially-sighted. </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>OR IN LIEU THEREOF an equivalent combination of experience and training </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>acceptable to the State Board of Education for certification. </B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>Special Requirement: Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>teaching or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education.</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>Note: Candidates must be able to produce a certificate, prior to hire.</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable.</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>requirements should submit the following and forward as indicated below:</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>1. State of Connecticut Application for Employment (CT-HR-12), available online at: </B></DIV>
<DIV><B><A href="http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS" target=_blank>www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS</A>.</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>2. Copy of College transcripts (Original will be required upon hire)</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>3. Three (3) professional reference letters from current and/or former supervisors, or </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>performance appraisals.</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>4. Candidates currently employed in state service, please submit your two (2) most recent </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>service ratings in lieu of references with your application materials.</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Department of Rehabilitation Services</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>55 Farmington Avenue, 12</B><FONT size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.65pt"><B><SUP>th</SUP></B></SPAN></FONT><B> </B><B>Floor</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Hartford, CT. 06105</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>ATTN: Human Resources</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>OR EMAIL TO: <a href="mailto:DORS.Recruitment@ct.gov">DORS.Recruitment@ct.gov</a></B></DIV>
<DIV><B>THE POSTING NUMBER MUST BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>Incomplete, blank or late applications will not be considered. Also, no fax or handdelivered copies will be accepted. </B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>PLEASE NOTE: The primary contact will be via email if provided on your application.</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE January 31, 2016</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><B>AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</B></DIV>
<DIV><B>The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and </B></DIV>
<DIV><B>strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and pers</B><B>ons with disabilities.</B></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Calibri><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></span></body></html>