[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: CT Dept of Rehab Services - Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind Job Opportunities - EDUCATION CONSULTANT - 10 MONTHS

[Michael Hingson]

From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 11:29 AM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: CT Dept of Rehab Services - Bureau of Education and Services for
the Blind Job Opportunities - EDUCATION CONSULTANT - 10 MONTHS

 

 

STATE OF CONNECTICUT 

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

EDUCATION CONSULTANT - 10 MONTHS

 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF
THIS PAGE!

 

Open To:         The Public 

                        

Location:        184 Windsor Avenue

Windsor, CT 06095

 

Posting No:      109243 - THIS NUMBER MUST BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE
EMAIL

 

Hours:             8:30 AM - 4:15 PM  (35 hour week)

 

Salary Range: **$61033.00 - $78625.00  (**New employees will start at Step
1)

Posting Date:         August 13, 2014 to September 3, 2014

   

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services
for the Blind, is recruiting for two (2) Education Consultant positions.
The preferred candidates will have skills in the area of teaching Braille
and/or experience working with students with visual impairments/blindness
and multiple disabilities.  Preference will be given to candidates who have
obtained a certificate issued by the State Board of Education in the area of
teaching blind or partially-sighted students.

 


 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 

 


 

Instructs in the specialized and basic skills of braille reading and
writing, typewriting, and may assist with arithmetic, science or art
adaptations and any other instructional tasks as assigned; plans and
arranges for the provision of specialized and appropriate materials and
equipment such as braille, recorded and large print textbooks,
braille-writers, typewriters, talking book machines required by the
individual student; acts as interpreter between school and home; assists in
securing appropriate training other than public school education as needed;
assists parents with proper school placement; arranges for diagnostic
evaluations if not available locally through the local districts; serves on
division committees; makes case reports; answers correspondence clearly;
speaks before parent, volunteer and professional groups. 

 


 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: 

 


 

Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of the blind and
visually handicapped with emphasis on braille instruction; ability to deal
effectively with others; ability in written and oral expression. 

 

 

 


 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 


 

	 


 

General Experience: 

 


 

Graduation from college (graduation shall be considered successful
completion of a four-year college course or its equivalent) and not less
than twelve (12) semester hours credit in courses applicable to the blind or
partially-sighted. OR IN LIEU THEREOF an equivalent combination of
experience and training acceptable to the State Board of Education for
certification. 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching or
partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education.

 

	
 

	
 


 

 

					

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered candidates need to submit a
completed and signed State of Connecticut Application (Form CT-HR-12) along
with three (3) professional references, at least one should be supervisory.
State employees should submit a copy of their two most recent service
ratings. The CT-HR-12 Application form may be downloaded from the State of
Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Services
website at: http://www.das.state.ct.us/HR/Forms/CT-HR-12_Application.pdf.

Incomplete, blank or late applications will not be considered.  Also, no fax
or hand-delivered copies will be accepted.  Please EMAIL your completed
State of Connecticut Application for Examination or Employment (CT-HR-12)
to:

DORS.Recruitment at ct.gov

PLEASE NOTE:  109243 MUST BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL

 

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE September 3, 2014.

 

 

 

Note:  The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment,
SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable.

The State of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons
with disabilities.