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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fellow Members and Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind is hiring one teacher of the visually impaired. O</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>ne position in Tolland, and BESB is anticipating another vacancy in Suffield. These roles are full-time, hybrid positions with statewide travel, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>BESB is building its professional bench, with a director who is herself comfortable reading to blind students from Braille books as a blind person herself. This is a great opportunity for anyone qualified\u2014or working for TVI credentials\u2014to make a meaningful difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>And please pass along further and widely! Let\u2019s work to find awesome TVIs for blind children here in Connecticut!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Nathanael Wales<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-ligatures:none'> Hovanec, Alyssa [mailto:Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 09, 2025 12:18 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> JOB OPENING: Education Consultant 1 (BESB) - Connecticut Aging and Disability Services<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>I\u2019m excited to share a rewarding career opportunity with the State of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS). We are currently hiring for an <b>Education Consultant 1</b> within the <b>Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>This role is a meaningful opportunity for dedicated professionals passionate about supporting the education and independence of students who are blind, visually impaired, or have multiple impairments. The BESB team is deeply mission-driven, working with children, families, and schools across the state to provide accessible instruction, resources, and advocacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>We are currently hiring for one position in Tolland and anticipating a vacancy in Suffield. These roles are full-time, hybrid positions with statewide travel, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>We would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word by sharing this posting within your network or organization!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif";mso-ligatures:none'>👉</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'> View the full job posting here: <a href="https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=250404&R2=3185EA&R3=001">Education Consultant 1 (BESB) \u2013 Job Opening</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>If you have any questions or would like additional details, feel free to reach out. Thank you so much for your support in helping us connect with qualified candidates who want to make a difference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'>Best,<br>Alyssa<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=623 style='width:467.5pt;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=131 valign=top style='width:98.6pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=99 height=99 id="x_x_x_Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image007.png@01DBAA75.A6E9B030" alt="Blue Connecticut logo"><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=492 valign=top style='width:368.9pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3271E7'>Alyssa Hovanec<br></span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Human Resources Associate<br></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/das"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Administrative Services</span></a><br>Phone: 860-952-2021<br><a href="mailto:alyssa.hovanec@ct.gov"><span style='color:#0563C1'>alyssa.hovanec@ct.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/stateofconnecticut"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x_Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image002.gif@01DBA935.28150A70"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctstatejobs/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1036" src="cid:image003.png@01DBA935.28150A70"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stateofctjobs/"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1035" src="cid:image004.gif@01DBA935.28150A70"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/CTStateJobs"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1034" src="cid:image008.png@01DBAA75.A6E9B030" alt="Icon Description automatically generated"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ctdas7075"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1033" src="cid:image009.png@01DBAA75.A6E9B030" alt="Logo Description automatically generated"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0A2F41'>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. 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