[rehab] Rehabilitation Teacher Position opening in Oklahoma

[Fatos M. Floyd]

McAlester Rehab Teacher 1-26-16.pdf
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
techniques to facilitate self-problem solving and strategies to
address potentially dangerous situations in living in their home,
community, school, and work type environments. The person in this
position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals
throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to insure high
quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers.
Communication between the teacher, the O&M Instructor, and the
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The teacher
must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential
training centers in order to provide accurate information so their
customers are able to make informed choices and decisions when
concentrated, in-depth training in mastering blindness skills be
called for. The teacher must also be willing to do community
outreach, after coordination with their Program Manager regarding
education efforts to outside entities about blindness and the wide
variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind.
Previous applicants will need to re-apply. Applicant must be willing
to perform all job related travel.
Probationary period (or trial
period if applicable) is required
.
Background Check: Background Check: The Department of
Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on
new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent
upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level I
- requirements
at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and
mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one
year of experience in a disability related field.
Level II
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus
two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and
mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for
certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation
and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of
Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the
National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the
National Blindness Professional Certification Board.
Level III
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All
techniques to facilitate self-problem solving and strategies to
address potentially dangerous situations in living in their home,
community, school, and work type environments. The person in this
position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals
throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to insure high
quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers.
Communication between the teacher, the O&M Instructor, and the
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The teacher
must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential
training centers in order to provide accurate information so their
customers are able to make informed choices and decisions when
concentrated, in-depth training in mastering blindness skills be
called for. The teacher must also be willing to do community
outreach, after coordination with their Program Manager regarding
education efforts to outside entities about blindness and the wide
variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind.
Previous applicants will need to re-apply. Applicant must be willing
to perform all job related travel.
Probationary period (or trial
period if applicable) is required
.
Background Check: Background Check: The Department of
Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on
new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent
upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level I
- requirements
at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and
mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one
year of experience in a disability related field.
Level II
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus
two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and
mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for
certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation
and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of
Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the
National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the
National Blindness Professional Certification Board.
Level III
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All
techniques to facilitate self-problem solving and strategies to
address potentially dangerous situations in living in their home,
community, school, and work type environments. The person in this
position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals
throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to insure high
quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers.
Communication between the teacher, the O&M Instructor, and the
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The teacher
must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential
training centers in order to provide accurate information so their
customers are able to make informed choices and decisions when
concentrated, in-depth training in mastering blindness skills be
called for. The teacher must also be willing to do community
outreach, after coordination with their Program Manager regarding
education efforts to outside entities about blindness and the wide
variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind.
Previous applicants will need to re-apply. Applicant must be willing
to perform all job related travel.
Probationary period (or trial
period if applicable) is required
.
Background Check: Background Check: The Department of
Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on
new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent
upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level I
- requirements
at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and
mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one
year of experience in a disability related field.
Level II
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus
two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and
mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for
certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation
and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of
Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the
National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the
National Blindness Professional Certification Board.
Level III
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Announcement Number
JOB: 2016-097
To: All DRS Staff
From: Tom Patt, HR Programs Director
Date: 1/25/2016
RE: RE-ANNOUNCEMENT Rehabilitation of the Blind
Specialist, Level III, K23C (May be filled at a Level II, K23B,
or Level I, K23A)
RE-ANNOUNCEMENT VS #84 - McAlester Classified /
80500311
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Monthly Salary Minimum Midpoint Maximum
Beginning Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Ending Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 11:59 ...
Essential Functions: Positions in this job family are assigned
responsibilities specifically related to providing counseling and
individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually
impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of living in their
home, as well as being successful in their work environment and
community, in dealing with problems created by their blindness.
Key to this will be raising the awareness of clients to the
opportunities and options which mastery of blindness skills can
develop and by promoting confidence and the self-esteem ofthe
individual customer. The Itinerate teacher provides assessment and
instruction with their customers, and shall cover topics and
Range:
Level III (Pay Band... $3,172.41
Level II (Pay Band ... $2,654.00
Level I (Pay Band J) $2,428.03
$4,281.70
$3,892.52
$3,561.11
$5,352.13
$4,865.64
$4,451.39
techniques to facilitate self-problem solving and strategies to
address potentially dangerous situations in living in their home,
community, school, and work type environments. The person in this
position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals
throughout the vocational rehabilitation process to insure high
quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers.
Communication between the teacher, the O&M Instructor, and the
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor must be ongoing. The teacher
must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential
training centers in order to provide accurate information so their
customers are able to make informed choices and decisions when
concentrated, in-depth training in mastering blindness skills be
called for. The teacher must also be willing to do community
outreach, after coordination with their Program Manager regarding
education efforts to outside entities about blindness and the wide
variety of possibilities for the success of people who are blind.
Previous applicants will need to re-apply. Applicant must be willing
to perform all job related travel.
Probationary period (or trial
period if applicable) is required
.
Background Check: Background Check: The Department of
Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on
new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent
upon a successful criminal background check.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level I
- requirements
at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and
mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one
year of experience in a disability related field.
Level II
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus
two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and
mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for
certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation
and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of
Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the
National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the
National Blindness Professional Certification Board.
Level III
-
requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All
applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist
through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and
Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and
Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness
Professional Certification Board.
Method of Application: ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without
previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified
status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the
Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line
External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/).
Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the
classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply
through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system
(www.jobaps. com/O K/promo. asp).
If you have any questions regarding this position or the application
process, contact Calvin Small at (405) 951-3527 or Stephanie Roe
at (405) 951-3454.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Fatos Floyd MA, CRC, CVRCB
Field Coordinator,
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services,
Division of Visual Services
Mobile:  (918) 230-7156