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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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jobs-bounces@nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Maurer,
Patricia<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> jobs@nfbnet.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Jobs] FW: Re-post TVI Spokane Position<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Jessica Sydnor
[mailto:Jessica.Sydnor@wssb.wa.gov] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 01, 2010 3:30 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> mnelson@the-fbc.org; bvi@tcnj.edu; kathyh@salus.edu;
Marybeth.broderick@dc.edu:; billdaugherty@tsbvi.edu;
jandersonituarte@missouristate.edu; amandal@sfsu.edu.; rpgarcia55@hotmail.com;
Maurer, Patricia; rsilberm@hunter.cuny.edu; afbinfo@afb.net;
kamanley@stcloudstate.edu; Jim Bickford<br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: Re-post TVI Spokane Position<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'>We are reposting our recruitment announcement for the Spokane
Outreach position. Please feel free to forward this announcement on those
you think may be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'>Jessica <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><span
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<p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:green'>Striving
to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Recruitment
Announcement: Teacher of the Visually Impaired<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Agency:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>
Washington State School for the Blind <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Location:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>
Spokane WA and surrounding areas (itinerant)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Salary:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>
Paid in accordance with Vancouver SD salary schedule (Salary schedule is
available at </span><a
href="https://email.wssb.wa.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf"
target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>http://www.k12.wa.us/safs/PUB/PER/SalAllocSchedule.pdf</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Position
details:
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Scheduled
between 181to 189 days per year; full-time; permanent after successful
completion of 12 month probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:130.5pt;text-indent:-130.5pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Open
Date:
June 1, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Closing Date:
Until filled
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Agency
profile: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to
provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind
youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington. Our purpose is to
serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide
direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children’s local
communities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Philosophy: </span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>WSSB believes that
all students can benefit from a menu of diverse services that can be provided
through partnerships with LEAs and ESDs. The ease of movement between
LEAs, ESDs, and WSSB, is critical to overall programs for BVI within the entire
state. No one school or agency can accomplish what these children need without
this spirit of cooperation and sharing.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Benefits: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Employees of the WSSB receive
State of Washington employee benefits including medical, dental; long term
disability and life insurance. Teachers are eligible for enrollment in
the Teachers Retirement System Plan 3 and deferred compensation plan.
Optional programs </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>also
include Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition Program (GET), Dependent Care
Assistance Program (DCAP) and medical flexible spending account (FSA).
Teachers accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 1 personal holiday per
calendar year. For more information about WSSB, please visit our website
at </span><a href="www.wssb.wa.gov"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'>www.wssb.wa.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Position profile: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This position requires a
certificated teacher of the visually impaired who will provide specialized
educational services to students and districts in Spokane, WA and surrounding
areas. Working independently under the direction of the Outreach Director,
the incumbent will provide instruction and services to best meet the unique
needs of each visually impaired student and the districts being served <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Core
responsibilities include but are not limited to:<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Perform
or facilitate necessary assessments; learning media, functional vision,
technology and orientation and mobility.<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Provide
direct and consultative services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP).<span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Provide
workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and school district
personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually impaired learner.<span
style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:
7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Assists
districts in obtaining necessary alternative format materials and equipment as
identified through the IEP process.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:
7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Work
collaboratively with families, students and district personnel to develop IEP
goals and objectives in the expanded core curriculum. Expand core
curriculum addresses the following areas:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Literacy
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Technology<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Self-help/daily
living skills <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Career
and vocational education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Self-advocacy
skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Courier New"'>o</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Travel
skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Prepares
meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, as identified in
the IEP.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Provides
consultation to the classroom teachers and other involved personnel and adapts
materials as needed to enable the BVI learner to benefit from instruction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Maintains
ongoing communication with all parties, involved in the child’s education
including the parents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Key
Competencies include but may not be limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:
7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Excellent
communication and organizational skill<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=nospacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:
7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Effective
time management skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;color:black'>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Ability to set high expectations that support the acquisition of
student’s independence and success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>Required Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Bachelors
degree in educational or other relevant field of study</span> <span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Current
Washington State Teaching Certification or can obtain a Washington State
Teaching Certificate</span> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Certification
as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and nationally
recognized university program.</span> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Three years of
teaching experience as a teacher of the visually impaired.</span> <span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Must
pass Federal criminal background check</span> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:windowtext'>Must
have Braille Literary Usage Exam Certification or Library of Congress
certification or be able to obtain either.</span> <span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Desirable
Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Masters degree
in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner program</span> <span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Orientation
and Mobility certification</span> <span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Five years
teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired.</span>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Experience
working with children with multiple disabilities including blindness</span>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Note:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> This
position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of
employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the
WPEA, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly
dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month
following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>How to
apply: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'> Please send a completed </span><a
href="http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>State Application</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> (</span><a
href="http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>http://www.wssb.wa.gov/Content/community/employment.asp</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>) ,
letter of interest, detailed resume and references to the address or email
listed below<b>. </b>For more information please call Dee Amundsen,
Outreach Director at (360)696-6321 ext 124 or Jessica Sydnor, Human Resources
Manager, at (360)696-6321 ext 129. <b>State</b> <b>applications, letter
of interest, resume and references must be included to be considered in the
candidate pool.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Please
mail applications to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>WA
State School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Attn:
Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>2214
E 13<sup>th</sup> St<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Vancouver
WA 98682<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>FAX:
(360)737-2120<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Or
Email to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Jessica.sydnor@wssb.wa.gov</span></a><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Attn:
TVI Position<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Background
inquiries of convictions and pending criminal charges shall be completed on
applicants prior to their appointment to positions in the State of Washington
which are directly responsible for the supervision, care or treatment of
children. Information obtained from background inquiries will not
necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the
applicant character; suitability and competence to perform in the position
applied for and may result in the denial of employment. Applicants are
required to sign a release authorizing inquiry. Failure to do so shall
disqualify the applicant from employment in these positions.<span
style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>This announcement is published by the Washington State School for
the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons
with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or
those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360)
696-6321 ext 129.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>Jessica Sydnor</span></strong><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>Human Resources Manager</span></strong><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>Washington State School for the Blind</span></strong><span
style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>2214 E 13th St</span></strong><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>Vancouver WA 98661</span></strong><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Estrangelo Edessa";
color:teal'>360-696-6321 ext 129</span></strong><span style='color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:navy'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode","sans-serif";
color:navy'>NOTE: This electronic mail message is intended only for the
addressee shown above. It may contain information that is privileged,
confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Any review,
dissemination, or use of this message or its contents by persons other than the
addressee is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in
error, please notify us by telephone at (360) 696-6321 ext. 129</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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