[Minnesota-Talk] Minnesota Department of Education Job Opening

[Steve Jacobson]

All,

 

As many here already know, Kristin Oien has served for more than a decade as
the resource coordinator to support teachers of the Blind and Visually
Impaired here in Minnesota.  She recently left that position and her vacant
position has been posted.  Please share this with anybody who would be a
good candidate for this position.

 

The job posting can be found at

Job Posting for TBVI Specialist
<https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH
_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpenin
gId=67249&PostingSeq=1> 

And here is some of the information displayed on that page.

 

Job Title:  State Specialist Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI) - Educ
Specialist 2

Job ID:  67249

Location:  Minneapolis

Full/Part Time:  Full-Time

 

Job Class: Education Specialist 2
Agency: Education Department

*	Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
*	Date Posted: 07/12/2023
*	Closing Date: 08/02/2023
*	Bid Open: 07/12/2023
*	Bid Close: 07/18/2023
*	Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Central
Office-MAPE
*	Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Workforce & Low Incidence
*	Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
*	Days of Work: Monday - Friday
*	Travel Required: No
*	Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.65 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,493 / annually
*	Job Class Option: Res Spec Vis Impaired
*	Classified Status: Classified
*	Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
*	FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
*	Telework Eligible: Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You
will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete
a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state
and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.
*	Work Location: Minneapolis
*
<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/conne
ct700/> Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

 

Job Summary

In this position, you will provide education support and guidance to
Minnesota's broader educational communities, including students with
disabilities, with concentration on students with low incidence disabilities
and a specific focus on students who are blind or visually impaired (B/VI),
deafblind or with other disabilities co-existing with vision loss. Duties
will include providing leadership and innovation in:

*	Special education programs and services for children and youth with
disabilities;
*	Supporting schools, interagency partners, families and other
stakeholders regarding strategies and activities to support access to a
free, appropriate public education for students who are blind or visually
impaired, deafblind or have disabilities co-existing with vision loss;
*	Implementation of federal and state statute and rules relatign to
the provision of increased educational opportunities and services for
children who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or with multiple
disabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of professional experience working with students who are blind or
visually impaired, deafblind or have disabilities co-existing with vision
loss
OR
A bachelor's degree and 4 years of related professional experience working
with students who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind or have
disabilities co-existing with vision loss

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in special education

Holds a license to teach students who are blind or visually impaired (TBVI)

Holds certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
(COMS)

Experience in supervision or coordination of special education services

 

 

Best regards,

 

Steve Jacobson, President

National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota

 <http://www.nfbmn.org/> www.nfbmn.org

(612) 872-9363

Pronouns: he, him, his

 

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Live the life you Want.

 

 

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