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Subject: CT Dept of Rehabilitation Services- Bureau of Education and
Services for the Blind -- Education Consultant Job Announcement
From: "Sigman, Brian" <Brian.Sigman at ct.gov<mailto:Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>>
Date: Thu, April 09, 2015 1:54 pm

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
JOB OPPORTUNITY
EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1 (B.E.S.B.) (10 MONTHS)

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

Open To:                         The Public
Location:                                184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT

Job Posting No:             109243
Hours:                             Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week (September to June)
Bargaining Unit:             Education Administrators (P3-A)
Salary:                             $61,033.00* - $78,625.00 (EA-25)
                                        * Employees new to state service start at the minimum of the range

Closing Date:                  April 8, 2015 to April 22, 2015

The Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, is recruiting for an Education Consultant 1 (10 months) position. The preferred candidate will have skills in the area of teaching Braille and/or experience working with students with visual impairments/blindness and multiple disabilities.  Candidates must have obtained a certificate issued by the State Board of Education in the area of teaching blind or partially-sighted students.
Examples of Duties:  Instructs in the specialized and basic skills of braille reading and writing, typewriting, and may assist with arithmetic, science or art adaptations and any other instructional tasks as assigned; plans and arranges for the provision of specialized and appropriate materials and equipment such as braille, recorded and large print textbooks, braille-writers, typewriters, talking book machines required by the individual student; acts as interpreter between school and home; assists in securing appropriate training other than public school education as needed; assists parents with proper school placement; arranges for diagnostic evaluations if not available locally through the local districts; serves on division committees; makes case reports; answers correspondence clearly; speaks before parent, volunteer and professional groups.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of the blind and visually impaired with emphasis on braille instruction; ability to deal effectively with others; ability in written and oral expression.

General Experience:  Graduation from college (graduation shall be considered successful completion of a four-year college course or its equivalent) and not less than twelve (12) semester hours credit in courses applicable to the blind or partially-sighted. OR IN LIEU THEREOF an equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable to the State Board of Education for certification.

Special Requirement: Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education.

Note: The filling of this position will be in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules, if applicable.

Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should submit the following and forward as indicated below:

1.  State of Connecticut Application for Employment (CT-HR-12), available online at: www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS<http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS>.

2.  Copy of College transcripts (Original will be required upon hire)

3.  Three (3) professional reference letters from current and/or former supervisors, or performance appraisals.

4.  Candidates currently employed in state service, please submit your two (2) most recent service ratings in lieu of references with your application materials.

DORS.Recruitment at ct.gov<mailto:DORS.Recruitment at ct.gov>
THE POSTING NUMBER MUST BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL
or
Department of Rehabilitation Services
55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor
Hartford, CT   06105
ATTN: Rebecca Martinez

Incomplete, blank or late applications will not be considered.  Also, no fax or hand-delivered copies will be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: The primary contact will be via email if provided on your application.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 22, 2015

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.


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