[nfbmi-talk] FW: [State-affiliate-leadership-list] FW: Rehabilitation Teacher Job Announcement - Connecticut Dept of Rehab Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind

[Fred wurtzel]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Job Opportunity

 

Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for
the Blind

REPOSTED

REHABILITATION TEACHER 1

 

Candidates who have applied previously need not reapply

 

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

 

Open To:    The Public

Location:    184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095 

Schedule:    Full Time - Monday through Friday

Hours:    7 hours daily; 35 hours per week; 12 month

Salary:    P3B/RT $46,233 - $51,949 starting salary depending on education
level

Job Posting #:  83370

 

Posting Date:  June 3, 2014 - June 17, 2014

 

Preferred candidates will have skills and knowledge about all aspects of
current technology used by persons who are blind or visually impaired
including adaptive equipment, software, and applications that may be used in
academic settings. The preferred candidate will also have a solid
understanding of the educational needs of students who are blind or visually
impaired.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

At the request of educational teams, observes and assesses the technology
needs of students within the Children's Services Division of the Department
of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education & Services for the Blind;
assesses the technological skill levels and needs of clients to determine
vision related equipment and software needs for the purpose of access to the
core curriculum; makes written recommendations to the educational team for
vision-related equipment, adaptations and software; takes into consideration
the visual and physical needs and capabilities when making recommendations
for adaptive equipment; works directly with students when assessing
technology needs including using a variety of equipment; works closely with
regular education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired and Education
Supervisor to make recommendations for the most effective and cost-effective
vision-related equipment essential to a student's participation in
education; approves authorizations for purchasing equipment; upon need and
request offers limited training in technology to students; confers with
other staff and works cooperatively with schools and technology 

personnel regarding setting up and maintaining vision-related equipment;
maintains case records on assigned caseload; performs related duties as
required; may speak before professional and parent groups. Requires
extensive travel throughout the state.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of individual and group behavior; knowledge of methods and
techniques of teaching the blind and visually  impaired; knowledge of
current education, social, health and economic  variables and  their
relationship  to  working  with  the  blind  and  visually  impaired;
knowledge  of  adaptive technology;  knowledge  of  interviewing
techniques;  interpersonal  skills;  oral  and  written communication
skills;  ability  to  provide  counseling  and  training  to  clients;
ability  to  read  and  write Braille or translate printed material into
Braille.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
education, social sciences, family and consumer science or in a related
field.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Candidates who meet the above requirements should
complete a State of Connecticut Application for Examination or Employment
(CT-HR-12). The CT-HR-12 Application Form may be downloaded from the State
of Connecticut's Department of Administrative Services Human Resources
Services Website at: www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS.
Current state 

employees should include their two (2) most recent service ratings.  Due to
the large number of applications received, we cannot confirm receipt of
applications.  Incomplete, blank or late applications will not be
considered.  Also, no fax or hand-delivered copies will be accepted. Please
mail your completed State of Connecticut Application for Examination or
Employment (CT-HR-12) to: 

 

Sabrina Betts, Human Resources Specialist

Department of Rehabilitation Services

25 Sigourney Street - 6th Floor

Hartford, CT 06106

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE June 17, 2014.

 

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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