[nfbmi-talk] Job Announcement for Mobility Instructor

[Larry Posont]

position at the Connecticut State Agency for the Blind


STATE OF CONNECTICUT
BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Education Consultant for the Blind (Mobility Instruction)

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

Open to:                       Public - No exam necessary (Unclassified position)
Schedule:                     Full Time - 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Salary:                         P3B - T4 starting salary = $53,237 (BA degree); $55,906 (MA degree); or $59,818 (6th year)
Closing Date:               December 12, 2010
      PURPOSE OF CLASS: In the Board of Education, Services for the Blind, this class is accountable for planning and administering
a program of independent travel instruction for blind adults throughout the State.

      SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Orientation and Mobility Program (Blind) or other
employee of higher grade.

      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Plans and administers a program of independent travel instruction for blind adults and such blind children
to whom the program may be applicable; supervises and instructs in all techniques of independent travel such as the use of cane and
other guide devices; arranges the program to suit individual needs; instructs in safety measures for the protection of individuals;
teaches muscular coordination and correct posture and walking; aids the blind in orienting themselves to the community and in areas
where they would have occasion to travel; may speak before lay and professional groups; keeps records and submits reports on
individuals and the program in general; does related work as required.

      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of the
blind and visually handicapped with emphasis on mobility instruction; some knowledge of eye diseases and of the psychological
effects of blindness; oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to deal effectively with others.

      EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  General Experience: Six (6) years of experience in teaching blind or visually handicapped adults.
Special Experience: One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in mobility instruction.  Substitutions Allowed: College
training with special courses in the education of the blind may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen
(15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.  OR  A Master's Degree in
the field of mobility training may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a certificate in Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state or
professional organization.  Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

      The preferred candidate will possess:   training or experience working with children, including children with multiple
impairments in addition to a visual impairment.



 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:   Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and Form HR-CT-12 /
Application for Examination or Employment (www.das.state.ct.us) by the closing date above to:
Deborah Craig, Human Resources Specialist
Department of Administrative Services
Small Agency Resource Team - SmART Unit
165 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor East
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Fax:  (860) 622-4921 (Preferred method of submission)
Submit only once, via fax OR mail.  Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot confirm receipt.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women,
minorities and persons with disabilities.


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