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<DIV id=wmQuoteWrapper>-------- Original Message --------<BR>Subject: RE: Mobility Instructor Job Opening at Connecticut DORS-Bureau<BR>of Education and Services for the Blind- Reposted<BR>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><BR>Date: Fri, February 21, 2014 1:12 pm<BR><FONT size=4 face="Arial, sans-serif">
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>STATE OF CONNECTICUT</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>JOB OPPORTUNITY</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>REPOSTED – CANDIDATES WHO HAVE APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>EDUCATION CONSULTANT FOR THE BLIND (MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR)</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Open To: The Public </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Location: 184 Windsor Avenue</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Windsor, CT 06095</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Job Posting No: 83378</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (35 hour week)</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Salary: $54,568.00 - $61,314.00 ***starting salary depending on education level</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Posting Date: February 19, 2014 to March 10, 2014</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Responsibilities Include: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Within the Children’s Services Program at the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, the selected candidate would be responsible for providing direct</B><B> </B><B>instruction in safe travel techniques to children who are blind; consultation services to school district</B><B> </B><B>staff, parents, professionals and paraprofessionals who interact with children on assigned caseload.</B><B> </B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Examples of Duties: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Plans and administers a program of independent travel instruction for blind children and youth to whom the program may be applicable; assesses skill levels of clients to determine instructional</B><B> </B><B>needs; supervises and instructs in all techniques of independent travel such as the use of cane and</B><B> </B><B>other guide devices; arranges the program to suit individual needs; instructs in safety measures for</B><B> </B><B>the protection of individuals; aids the blind in orienting themselves to the community and in areas</B><B> </B><B>where they would have occasion to travel; makes recommendations for modifications to the environment for safety; participates in planning and placement team meetings; conducts mobility</B><B> </B><B>training at expanded core curriculum group activities; may speak before lay and professional groups;</B><B> </B><B>keeps records and submits reports on individuals and the program in general; does related work as required. Extensive travel throughout the state is required. </B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Qualifications Required: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of the blind and visually disabled with</B><B> </B><B>emphasis on mobility instruction; some knowledge of eye diseases and of the psychological </B><B>ef</B><B>fects</B><B> of</B><B> </B><B>blindness; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with</B><B> </B><B>others.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>General Experience:</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Six (6) years of experience in teaching blind or visually disabled children or adults.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Special Experience: One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in mobility instruction.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d size=2 face="Calibri, sans-serif"><BR><FONT size=4 face="Arial, sans-serif"><B>Substitutions Allowed:</B></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>1. College training with special courses in the education of the blind may be substituted for the </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year to </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>2. A Master's Degree in the field of mobility training may be substituted for the General and </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Special Experience.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Special Requirement: </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>1. Possession of a certificate in Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state or </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>professional organization.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>2. Incumbents in this class are required to travel.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position candidates need to submit a </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>completed and signed State of Connecticut Application (Form CT-HR-12), State employees </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>should submit a copy of their two most recent service ratings. The CT-HR-12 Application form </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>may be downloaded from the State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services Human </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Resources Services website at: <A href="http://www.das.state.ct.us/HR/Forms/CT-HR-12_Application.pdf" target=_blank>http://www.das.state.ct.us/HR/Forms/CT-HR-12_Application.pdf</A>.</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Incomplete, blank or late applications will not be considered. Also, no fax or hand-delivered </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>copies will be accepted. Please mail your completed State of Connecticut Application for </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Examination or Employment (CT-HR-12) to:</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Sabrina Betts, Human Resources Specialist</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Department of Rehabilitation Services</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>25 Sigourney Street – Human Resources, 6</B><FONT size=2><SUP><B>th</B></SUP></FONT><B> </B><B>Floor</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Hartford, CT 06106</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE March 10, 2014</B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>Note: The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, </B></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable.</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><B>The State of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.</B></FONT></DIV>
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