[rehab] working at home

[Phil Templet]

Can anyone share any info on jobs for persons who are blind and want to work at home?rr

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   1. FW: Employment opportunity (Lansaw,Jane (DARS))


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Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:22:44 -0500
From: "Lansaw,Jane (DARS)" <Jane.Lansaw at dars.state.tx.us>
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [rehab] FW: Employment opportunity
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We have already sent to NOMC list so please feel free to pass this announcement around.

Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 4:36 PM
To: Lansaw,Jane (DARS)
Subject: Employment opportunity

Jane,
Can you please foward this to sites you know?
Thanks.

VIRGINIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND-STAUNTON
Vacancy Announcement
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Position Numbers: F0012
Hiring Range: $36,031 - $64,347
Open Date: 4/01/2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind at Staunton is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist to provide orientation and mobility services for students with visual impairment including deaf blindness.  This position is for Academic Year 2010 ? 2011 beginning 8/9/10.
Responsibilities include:

 *   Evaluation of orientation and mobility skills and related vision-specific needs of identified students
 *   Development of appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives based on assessments
 *   Provision of therapeutic activities designed to increase specific skills of students
 *   Consultation with parents, teachers and other professionals
 *   Documentation of services provided and specific data collection per school requirements
 *   Maintenance of  information required by Medicaid standards
 *   Collaboration with faculty to infuse O&M concepts into the school curricula & activities
 *   On-going staff development for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents and others
 *   Effective communication and professional/community relations

Minimum Qualifications:

 *   Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or university; Masters Degree preferred.
 *   Hold or be eligible for valid Orientation and Mobility certification - (National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC) or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
 *   A valid Virginia teaching license issued by the Board of Education with an endorsement in Visual Impairment is preferred
 *   Ability to design and implement appropriate instruction for children with visual impairment including blindness.
 *   Ability to teach orientation and mobility skills to children with sensory-impairment and other disabilities including deaf-blindness
 *   Knowledge of child growth and development, and special needs of children with disabilities
 *   Ability to read and teach Braille or agreement to acquire this skill within three years
 *   Ability to plan and organize work
 *   Ability to work using a team approach
 *   Ability to follow school policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

 *   Ability to perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing
Note: A criminal history check will be required for final candidates.
Applications must be completed on-line at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov<http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/>. For assistance call TDD (540) 332-9069, FAX (540) 332-9042, or visit our website at www.vsdbs.virginia.gov<http://www.vsdbs.virginia.gov>.





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