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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fellow Members and Friends!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Our agency for the blind, BESB, is still hiring certified teachers of blind children! As you will see, there are 3 positions in 3 different parts of the state. The deadline is October 27. If you are qualified, please seriously consider applying. And if you know someone who is qualified or have other contacts, please pass along liberally.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If anyone has any questions, you are most welcome to reach out to me. Norwalk is just two towns away from me, for example.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Let\u2019s find great teachers for our blind kids!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Nathanael<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;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> Tuesday, October 07, 2025 3:09 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> 3 Openings: State of CT Hiring Certified TVIs (Litchfield, Norwalk, Tolland) - Recruitment #251003-3185EA-001<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>Good afternoon,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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 three (3) <b>Education Consultant 1 - TVI</b> positions within the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>These roles offer a meaningful opportunity for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) who are passionate about empowering students who are blind, visually impaired, or have multiple impairments to achieve independence and educational success. 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='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>We are hiring for three separate positions, with one position assigned to each of the following towns: Litchfield, Norwalk, and Tolland. 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='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol","sans-serif";mso-ligatures:none'>👉</span><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> View the full job posting here: <a href="https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=251003&R2=3185EA&R3=001">Education Consultant 1 (BESB) \u2013 TVI | Job Opening</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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='mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img border=0 width=99 height=99 id="x_x_x_Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image007.png@01DC3BBC.8EE931D0" 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-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3271E7'>Alyssa Hovanec<br></span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Human Resources Associate<br></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;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-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;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='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x_Picture_x0020_13" src="cid:image002.gif@01DC379B.E0914E70"></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctstatejobs/"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1036" src="cid:image003.png@01DC379B.E0914E70"></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/stateofctjobs/"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1035" src="cid:image004.gif@01DC379B.E0914E70"></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/CTStateJobs"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1034" src="cid:image008.png@01DC3BBC.8EE931D0" alt="Icon Description automatically generated"></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ctdas7075"><span style='color:#1F497D;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=37 height=37 id="x__x005f_x0000_i1033" src="cid:image009.png@01DC3BBC.8EE931D0" alt="Logo Description automatically generated"></span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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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