[Nfbmo] RSB Rehabilitation Teacher Vacancy in Kansas City

Merrick, Michael L Michael.L.Merrick at dss.mo.gov
Mon Aug 24 20:23:58 UTC 2009


RSB is recruiting for a Rehabilitation Teacher in Kansas City.  Please
let anyone who might be interested know and give them a copy of this
message.

 

Thanks.

 

Mike Merrick

Assistant Deputy Director

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind

 

REHABILITATION TEACHER FOR THE BLIND 

Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 

 

The Family Support Division is seeking candidates for a full-time
Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind position located in Kansas City,
Missouri. Duties include assisting individuals to adapt to a loss of
vision through acquiring/retaining skills for independent living by
teaching communication, mobility, daily living skills and providing
guidance/counseling services.  The entire announcement can be viewed at
www.oa.mo.gove/pers/ClassSpecs/5151.htm.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or
university with specialization in orientation and mobility,
rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, behavioral sciences,
home economics (with emphasis in home management) or closely related
areas. Prior to appointment, an applicant must demonstrate proficiency
in the ability to teach Orientation and Mobility, and alternative
techniques in Blindness skills. The individual must also be able to be
proficient in and teach Braille before the end of probation as evaluated
by Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. 

 

COMPENSATION

This position falls under the Missouri Merit System and the salary is
$32,256 annually. Missouri State government offers an attractive benefit
package including flexible health coverage plans, personalized savings
and tax deferral options, and a state-sponsored retirement plan.

 

APPLICATION
Interested individuals should complete a paper Merit application at
http://oa.mo.gov/pers/appjob.htm, and print and fax that application and
transcripts to 573-751-4723 by the close of business on September 01,
2009.  Questions regarding this position can be directed to Kathy Wright
at 816-929-7171. 

 

DSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

            

 




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