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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'>The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind has extended that job announcement for 3 teachers of blind students located throughout our state! It now closes January 5. Importantly, note that these can be filled by someone still studying to become a TVI and can begin working while finishing the TVI university program. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out! Finally, even if you aren’t yourself going to apply, please pass this announcement along widely throughout your networks. Let’s get teachers for our blind children in Connecticut.<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'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Nathanael Wales<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> Thursday, December 11, 2025 9:27 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> TVI Job Alert – Education Consultant 1 Openings at BESB | 251208-3185EA-001<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m excited to share a rewarding job opportunity with the State of Connecticut for certified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs) or those currently enrolled in Vision Studies programs. The Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is hiring for <b>Education Consultant 1</b> positions within the <b>Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB)</b>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting students with visual impairments through specialized instruction, collaboration, and advocacy across Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Position Highlights:</b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Full-time, 35 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:15 PM)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Hybrid work environment with statewide travel<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Openings in Norwalk, Litchfield, and Tolland<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Instruction in Braille, assistive technology, and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Collaboration with families, schools, and service providers<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Why Join BESB?</b> BESB is Connecticut’s leading agency supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Joining this mission-driven team means helping students gain independence, access education, and build strong foundations for life beyond the classroom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Learn more and apply here:</b> <a href="https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=251208&R2=3185EA&R3=001">Education Consultant 1 – TVI – Job opening</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please feel free to share this opportunity with your organization and network. If you have any questions or need additional information, don’t hesitate to reach out.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for your time and support!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></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:image001.png@01DC797F.F95AFED0" 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@01DC797F.F95AFED0"></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@01DC797F.F95AFED0"></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@01DC797F.F95AFED0"></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:image005.png@01DC797F.F95AFED0" 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:image006.png@01DC797F.F95AFED0" 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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