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

Sun Mar 13 06:17:20 UTC 2016

In Macedonia it costs a fortune to hire drivers, not to mention that
people would usually not agree to do this type of a thing for a woman,
unless you are some type of a president of an organization. We don't
have many teachers that travel to other schools or places besides
where they teach, but those that you can find are all sighted

On 3/12/16, Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I have had five jobs that required me to travel to varying degrees.  I
> used a hired driver for two of them, a taxi or public transportation
> for 1, volunteer and paid drivers or taxis for one and public
> transportation and school provided transportation for one.  I would
> also like to hear how others do this.
>
> On 3/12/16, adrijana prokopenko via PIBE-Division
> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I actually never heard of a blind travel instructor who had to do it
>> in different schools and get a driver or public transport, so it would
>> be nice to hear their stories and ideas.
>>
>> On 3/12/16, Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> The requirement for a class C drivers' license is where I believe
>>> there is possible discrimination.  Is that an essential function of
>>> the job or a reasonable accommodation?  Many blind people have had
>>> jobs requiring a the ability to travel from one location to another
>>> and different options have been worked out.
>>>
>>> On 3/11/16, Jordy Stringer via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>> 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.
>>>> 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.
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from the iPhone of Jordy D. Stringer
>>>>
>>>>> On Mar 11, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Chris Nusbaum via PIBE-Division
>>>>> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mar 11, 2016, at 10:43 AM, Marianne Denning via PIBE-Division
>>>>>> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 10:29 AM, nfbmd via PIBE-Division
>>>>>>> <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hello All,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Teacher Itinerant Outreach - TVI
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Outreach
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> SUMMARY:  With supervision, provides itinerant-based instruction and
>>>>>>> district/family support based on contractual requests from Local
>>>>>>> School
>>>>>>> Systems.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Essential Functions:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Teaches visually impaired students with and without
>>>>>>> additional disabilities on an individual basis.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Instructs in UEB, Nemeth, Assistive Technology and
>>>>>>> Expanded
>>>>>>> Core Curriculum skills.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Consults on classroom set-up and adaptations to core
>>>>>>> curriculum areas including modified and grade level content
>>>>>>> standards.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Participates in the development, review and evaluation of
>>>>>>> individualized educational plans including writing goals, data
>>>>>>> collection, reporting on progress, and attending IEP meetings.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's
>>>>>>> developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade
>>>>>>> level curriculum standards.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -          Manages student resources.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Qualifications:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 2.   Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles,
>>>>>>> practices,
>>>>>>> and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing
>>>>>>> appropriate teaching techniques.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 3.   Knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations
>>>>>>> and adaptations.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 4.   General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or
>>>>>>> restrictions and alternate modes of communication.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 5.   Knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program
>>>>>>> development, classroom resource management, and student scheduling.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 6.   Maryland Class “C” driver’s license with a driving record
>>>>>>> compatible with school standards.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F –
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> To Apply:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Please visit our website www.marylandschoolfortheblind.org and click
>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>> Careers.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sharon Maneki, President
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 410-715-9596
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>>>> (513) 607-6053
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>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>> (513) 607-6053
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> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
> (513) 607-6053
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