[Job-Listings] FW: Now Hiring: Blind and Visually Impaired State Specialist – Education Consultant 3

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Subject: [MN.Braillists] Now Hiring: Blind and Visually Impaired State Specialist – Education Consultant 3

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Hi State Mailing List members, including State Vision Network members and RLIFs,

Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and support during this transition period as we prepare for a new specialist to come on board.

We are sharing the following opportunity with you in case you know of educators who may be interested in applying.


The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the following opportunity: Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI)- State Specialist - Education Consultant 3<https://careers.mn.gov/psc/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=95571&PostingSeq=1&PortalActualURL=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.mn.gov%2fpsc%2fmnjob%2fMNCAREERS%2fHRCR%2fc%2fHRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL%3fPage%3dHRS_APP_JBPST_FL%26Action%3dU%26FOCUS%3dApplicant%26SiteId%3d1001%26JobOpeningId%3d95571%26PostingSeq%3d1&PortalRegistryName=MNCAREERS&PortalServletURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.mn.gov%2fpsp%2fmnjob%2f&PortalURI=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.mn.gov%2fpsc%2fmnjob%2f&PortalHostNode=HRMS&NoCrumbs=yes&PortalKeyStruct=yes> [Job ID: 95571].

Job Summary
As the Blind and Visually Impaired State Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide educational support and guidance to Minnesota's broader communities, with a concentration on students with disabilities, including low incidence disabilities and a specific focus on students who are blind and visually impaired, deafblind or with other disabilities associated with vision loss.

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Minimum Qualifications
·         Five (5) years of professional experience as a licensed teacher of the blind and visually impaired.
OR
·         A bachelor's or master's degree and four (4) years of professional experience as a licensed teacher of the blind and visually impaired

Preferred Qualifications
·         Experience designing, delivering, or evaluating educational programs for students who are blind/visually impaired, deafblind, or who have disabilities associated with vision loss.
·         Demonstrated leadership in implementing and interpreting special education policy and practice, including a strong understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 and relevant Minnesota state requirements.
·         Experience leading implementation or interpretation of special education policies, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and Minnesota state regulations.
·         Experience collaborating with school districts, interagency teams, families, or advocacy organizations to support the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education FAPE.
·         Experience representing an organization in public meetings, advisory groups, workgroups, or statewide initiatives, including preparing and delivering presentations aligned with strategic plans or statewide priorities.

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This position is Connect 700 program eligible for applicants with disabilities<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/> and includes consideration for veteran status<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/veterans/>. Instructions for applicants seeking consideration under these programs are provided in the job posting.

If you have questions about the position or the application process, contact hr.recruiting.mde at state.mn.us<mailto:hr.recruiting.mde at state.mn.us>.


Please share this opportunity with your networks to help us reach a strong and diverse pool of candidates. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
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