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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position: Cane
Travel/Orientation and Mobility Instructor <span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="text-align:center;margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Employer: BLINDNESS:
Learning in New Dimensions (BLIND) Inc. <span></span></span></b></p>
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Full-time<span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are seeking a cane travel instructor to
join our comprehensive adjustment to blindness team here at BLIND, Inc. This
position primarily works at the center with students from our adult
comprehensive training program who are over the age of 18 and have a case open
with vocational rehabilitation. This position also offers applicants the
opportunity to periodically work with students enrolled in our other programs,
including seniors, youth, and English Language Learners (ELL). Successful applicants
will be skilled in teaching and versed in the skills of cane travel, sometimes
referred to as orientation and mobility, specifically using the Structured
Discovery method. Applicants should be passionate about teaching, excited by
new challenges, and be excited to work as part of a team. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Duties and Responsibilities<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Provide individualized instruction in
nonvisual alternative techniques to blind adults in all areas of cane travel
using the structured discovery approach, including but not limited to <span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Basic cane travel techniques indoors and outdoor<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Use of Public transportation, including bus and
light rail<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Analyzing and crossing streets<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>mental mapping and route planning<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Use of GPS and Smartphone applications<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Use of other mobility devices such as support
canes and wheelchairs <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Travel in all weather conditions<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develop individualized lesson plans while
working within the curriculum, and update it as needed.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintain daily attendance records, activity
notes, and write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
progress made and goals for the next month.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participate and assist in center confidence
building activities, including rock climbing, water sports, dogsledding, community
festival attendance, and other challenge recreation activities. Some activities
are off-site and require overnight travel.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Promote the organization's progressive
philosophy of blindness and positive attitudes to students, co-workers and
others, and provide support and guidance to students throughout their program.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other duties as assigned.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Requirements:<span></span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Advanced skills in the area of cane travel<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b>National Orientation and Mobility Certification
(NOMC) holder, or within 6 months of sitting for certification.<b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3. Ability to plan, organize and develop
lessons.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">4. Effective written and verbal
communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">5. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft
Office and Google Suites. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 13.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">6. Ability to work with a variety of students, including those
with multiple disabilities, diverse background, or negative attitude.<span></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>College degree—Preference to candidates with
field of study in a field of blindness or<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Two years working with the blind in an
instructional setting using the structure discovery teaching model<span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This position is also eligible for a
comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoPlainText" style="margin:0in;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Consolas"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Interested applicants should submit a resume,
cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references, to
Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, at </span><a href="mailto:jkennedy@blindinc.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">jkennedy@blindinc.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">. You may also call her at the center at 612-872-0100 with any
additional questions regarding the position.<span></span></span></p>
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