[rehab] Mobility Instructor Job Opening at Connecticut DORS-Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind]

[David Andrews]

>
>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: Mobility Instructor Job Opening at Connecticut DORS-Bureau of
>Education and Services for the Blind
>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<mailto:Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>
>Date: Tue, November 26, 2013 8:42 am
>
>
>STATE OF CONNECTICUT
>DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
>JOB OPPORTUNITY
>
>                   EDUCATION CONSULTANT FOR THE BLIND (MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR)
>                             BUREAU OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
>
>      PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION 
> FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
>
>Open To:       The Public
>Location:   184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
>Job Posting No: 83378
>Hours:        8:30 AM - 4:15 PM   (35 hour week)
>Salary:    $54,568.00 - $61,314.00 ***starting 
>salary depending on education level
>Posting Date:                November 25, 2013 to December 9, 2013
>Responsibilities Include:
>Within  the  Children’s  Services  Program  at 
>  the  Department  of  Rehabilitation  Services, 
>  Bureau  of Education and Services for the 
>Blind, the selected candidate would be 
>responsible for providing direct instruction in 
>safe travel techniques to children who are 
>blind; consultation services to school district 
>staff, parents, professionals and 
>paraprofessionals who interact with children on assigned caseload.
>Examples of Duties:
>Plans  and  administers  a  program  of 
>independent  travel  instruction  for  blind 
>children  and  youth  to 
>whom  the  program  may  be  applicable; 
>assesses  skill  levels  of  clients  to 
>determine  instructional needs; supervises and 
>instructs in all techniques of independent 
>travel such as the use of cane and other guide 
>devices; arranges the program to suit individual 
>needs; instructs in safety measures for 
>the  protection  of  individuals;  aids  the 
>blind  in  orienting  themselves  to  the 
>community  and  in  areas 
>where  they  would  have  occasion  to  travel; 
>  makes  recommendations  for  modifications  to 
>  the 
>environment  for  safety;  participates  in 
>planning  and  placement  team  meetings; 
>conducts  mobility training at expanded core 
>curriculum group activities;  may speak before 
>lay and professional groups; keeps records and 
>submits reports on individuals and the program 
>in general; does related work as required. 
>Extensive travel throughout the state is required.
>Qualifications Required:
>Knowledge  of  the  principles  and  methods  of 
>  education  of  the  blind  and  visually 
>disabled  with emphasis on mobility instruction; 
>some knowledge of eye diseases and of the 
>psychological effects of 
>blindness;  oral  and  written  communication 
>skills;  interpersonal  skills;  ability  to  deal  effectively  with others.
>General Experience:
>Six (6) years of experience in teaching blind or 
>visually disabled children adults.
>Special Experience:  One (1) year of the General 
>Experience must have been in mobility instruction.
>Substitutions Allowed:
>      1.   College training with special courses 
> in the education of the blind may be substituted for the
>           General Experience on the basis of 
> fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year to
>           a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
>
>      2.  A Master's Degree in the field of 
> mobility training may be substituted for the General and
>           Special Experience.
>
>Special Requirement:
>      1.   Possession of a certificate in 
> Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state or
>           professional organization.
>
>      2.   Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
>   APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for 
> this position candidates need to submit a
>      completed and signed State of Connecticut 
> Application (Form CT-HR-12). The CT-HR-12
>   Application form may be downloaded from the 
> State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative
>                                      Services 
> Human Resources Services website at:
> 
><http://www.das.state.ct.us/HR/Forms/CT-HR-12_Application.pdf>http://www.das.state.ct.us/HR/Forms/CT-HR-12_Application.pdf. 
>
>
>
>Incomplete, blank or late applications will not 
>be considered.  Also, no fax or hand-delivered
>copies will be accepted.  Please mail your 
>completed State of Connecticut Application for
>Examination or Employment (CT-HR-12) to:
>
>
>                                       Sabrina 
> Betts, Human Resources Specialist
> 
>Department of Rehabilitation Services
>                                   25 Sigourney 
> Street – Human Resources, 6th Floor
><
>                                                         Hartford, CT  06106
>
>            APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AND 
> POSTMARKED BY  December 9, 2013
>
>   Note:  The filling of this position will be 
> in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,
>                                 promotion and 
> merit employment rules, if applicable.
>
>     The State of Connecticut is an Equal 
> Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and 
> strongly encourages the  applications of women, 
> minorities, and persons with disabilities.