[rehab] Fwd: [Ctabs] [FWD: RE: Mobility Instructor Job Opening at Connecticut DORS-Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind- Reposted]

[David Andrews]

>
>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: RE: Mobility Instructor Job Opening at Connecticut DORS-Bureau
>of Education and Services for the Blind- Reposted
>From: "Sigman, Brian" <<mailto:Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>
>Date: Fri, February 21, 2014 1:12 pm
>
>STATE OF CONNECTICUT
>DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
>
>JOB OPPORTUNITY
>
>REPOSTED – CANDIDATES WHO HAVE APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY
>
>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:    February 19, 2014 to March 10, 2014
>
>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 or 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 are 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), State employees
>should submit a copy of their two most recent 
>service ratings. 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 ON OR BEFORE March 10, 2014
>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.