[Pibe-division] Interesting job available at the Maryland School for the Blind

adrijana prokopenko adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com
Fri Mar 11 22:30:33 UTC 2016


I have seen organizations including Christian ones that clame they
want blind people they can hire to do jobs and volunteer work, but I
have heard and talk to people saying they were being refused on
grounds of blindness, so if people are just talking the talk and doing
as they wish, no point in us applying.

On 3/11/16, rjaquiss via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello:
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>      In Maryland, a class C driver’s license is the type of license a
> motorist would usually get. If a blind person were to get the job at the
> Maryland school for the blind he/she would at the very least need a driver
> to perform the job. I also suspect that the driver would need to serve as a
> reader.
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> Regards,
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> Robert
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> From: PIBE-Division [mailto:pibe-division-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jordy Stringer via PIBE-Division
> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2016 11:29 AM
> To: Professionals in Blindness Education Division List
> Cc: Jordy Stringer
> Subject: Re: [Pibe-division] Interesting job available at the Maryland
> School for the Blind
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> Salutations listers, I hope this note finds all of you well.
> It has been my experience that a state certified identification card serves
> as equivalent when a drivers license is required. Both identification cards
> contain A number that verifies the individual pictured on the card.
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> In most of those cases, the job description didn't specify that a drivers
> license was required though, only that if one was going to be a driver, they
> had to provide proof of insurance. When I worked as a consultant for a
> disability rights organization in Indianapolis Indiana, I was not required
> to submit proof of insurance, only prove that I was eligible to work in the
> United States, and agree that I would be responsible for my own
> transportation's, but would be compensated the state allowance for mileage.
> It was up to me to then work out the cost of a driver, and how I made it to
> and from appointments. I think Chris's question is a really interesting one,
> in that, for this type of job, can there really be a requirement for an
> individual to hold a class C drivers license.
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> I'm acquainted with a number of individuals that provide orientation and
> mobility instruction to individuals in various counties, but none of them
> are required to hold the class C driving license.
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> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer
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> On Mar 11, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Chris Nusbaum via PIBE-Division
> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I've been wondering about this as well. In most cases, I've found that
> businesses accept a state ID card as an equivalent to a drivers' license.
> Has anyone had trouble getting a job as a TVI because you don't have a
> license? If so, this seems discriminatory, unless I'm misunderstanding
> something. If it is in fact discrimination, it seems like a very common form
> of discrimination which comes up a lot, in which case I'm surprised we
> haven't addressed that already.
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> Chris Nusbaum
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Mar 11, 2016, at 10:43 AM, Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division
> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I hope the NFB will find someone who will take on the need to have a drivers
> license.  That would be a reasonable accommodation.  As long as that is
> required blind and visually impaired teachers cannot apply.
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> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 10:29 AM, nfbmd via PIBE-Division
> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello All,
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> Read the description below for an interesting job doing outreach to students
> throughout the state.  You will be an employee for the Maryland School for
> the Blind even though you will be operating throughout the state, and not
> the school itself.  Thank you for considering this position.
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> Teacher Itinerant Outreach - TVI
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> Outreach
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> SUMMARY:  With supervision, provides itinerant-based instruction and
> district/family support based on contractual requests from Local School
> Systems.
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> Essential Functions:
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> -          Teaches visually impaired students with and without additional
> disabilities on an individual basis.
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> -          Instructs in UEB, Nemeth, Assistive Technology and Expanded Core
> Curriculum skills.
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> -          Consults on classroom set-up and adaptations to core curriculum
> areas including modified and grade level content standards.
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> -          Participates in the development, review and evaluation of
> individualized educational plans including writing goals, data collection,
> reporting on progress, and attending IEP meetings.
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> -          Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's
> developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level
> curriculum standards.
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> -          Manages student resources.
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> Work Schedule: Up to 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  Additional
> hours or flex schedule are likely.  This position follows the standard ten
> month school schedule.  Travel throughout state to provide services in
> multiple counties may be required. This position is contractual for the
> remainder of the 2015-2016 academic school year.  Additional budget to allow
> for continued employment to be determined.
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> Qualifications:
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> 1.   Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Education or related field and
> certification in Vision required.  Dual certification in Vision and
> Orientation and Mobility preferred.
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> 2.   Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and
> procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing
> appropriate teaching techniques.
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> 3.   Knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and
> adaptations.
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> 4.   General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions
> and alternate modes of communication.
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> 5.   Knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development,
> classroom resource management, and student scheduling.
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> 6.   Maryland Class “C” driver’s license with a driving record compatible
> with school standards.
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> NOTE:  The information outlined above is not all inclusive and is intended
> only to provide a general overview of the position currently available.
> Applicants who want more detailed information about work environment, mental
> & physical requirements, etc. should contact the Human Resources office for
> a complete copy of the Position Description.
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> - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F –
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> To Apply:
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> Please visit our website  <http://www.marylandschoolfortheblind.org>
> www.marylandschoolfortheblind.org and click on Careers.
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> Sharon Maneki, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
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> 410-715-9596
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> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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> (513) 607-6053
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