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I definitely agree, Carlton. Having such a document or documents on hand could prove useful and instructive in various contexts--for employers and job-seekers. I am happy to collaborate with you on this as well. Thank you for the great idea and for your thorough
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On Jul 5, 2018, at 00:34, Carlton Anne Cook Walker via PIBE-Division <<a href="mailto:pibe-division@nfbnet.org">pibe-division@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div dir="auto">I thank Dr. Bell for sharing this announcement. I have only skimmed through it, but it appears to be the best job announcement for a teacher of blind students/visually impaired/low vision that I have ever seen.</div>
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<div dir="auto">I have read so many or job announcement lately, many of which contain requirements for a valid driver's license (which I believe is illegal, but that is another post). Reading this announcement, I believe that we should consider drafting and
publishing a model job announcement/description for teachers of blind students/visually impaired/low vision.</div>
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<div dir="auto">If others agree, I volunteer to spearhead and shepherd the effort. I welcome feedback from each of you.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Thank you for your consideration of this idea,</div>
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Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, <br>
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Louisiana Tech University<br>
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600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall<br>
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Dr. Bell, I write to ask that you share the <br>
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*** Posting for job **<br>
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following posting for the position of teacher of blind students with Seattle<br>
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<a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattleschools/jobs/2100149/special-ed-teacher-of-the-visually-impaired" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.<wbr>com/careers/seattleschools/<wbr>jobs/2100149/special-e<br>
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Michael Dickneite<br>
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The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) is a certified teacher who<br>
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services services relating to vision loss. Thorough knowledge of visual<br>
impairments & blindness, its implications for early development growth &<br>
learning; thorough knowledge of the Braille code & strategies for teaching<br>
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students' functional vision as well as knowledge of cortical visual<br>
impairment; effective interpersonal and communication skills to provide<br>
on-going support and consultation to school staff. Orientation and Mobility<br>
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