[Rehab] Fwd: [NFBMN-News] Minnesota Department of Education Job Opening

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Hello, 

 

The Nebraska Center for the Blind, a program of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is seeking a Cane Travel Instructor. Please share this announcement far and wide. 

 

The Nebraska Center for the Blind is one of only six programs currently approved by the National Blindness Professional Certification Board as a Structured Discovery Training Center. We are a state-run residential training center for blind adults located in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska. You can learn more about NCBVI and the Center at www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov <http://www.ncbvi.nebraska.gov/> . 

 

To access the job posting, visit the following link Cane Travel Instructor | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nebraska/jobs/4120150/cane-travel-instructor?keywords=cane%20travel%20instructor&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs> . If the link does not work, search for “Cane Travel Instructor” on the Nebraska State Jobs government web site http://statejobs.nebraska.gov <http://statejobs.nebraska.gov/> . Only applications submitted through this web site will be accepted. 

 

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact me at Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov <mailto:Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov>  or (402) 219-3739. The position is open until filled, but we will be reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply right away if interested. In addition to filling out the online application, you are also welcome to send me an email with your resume. 

 

Thanks,

Jessica 

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Jessica Bartenbach, NCUEB NCRTB

Center Supervisor

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

4600 Valley Road, Suite 100

Lincoln, NE 68510

Cell: 402-219-3739

Main: 402-471-2891

Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov <mailto:Jessica.Bartenbach at nebraska.gov> 

 

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From: Steve Jacobson via NFBMN-News <nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org> >
Date: July 13, 2023 at 11:12:16 AM EDT
To: nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbmn-news at nfbnet.org> , minnesota-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:minnesota-talk at nfbnet.org> 
Subject: [NFBMN-News] Minnesota Department of Education Job Opening
Reply-To: Steve Jacobson <president at nfbmn.org <mailto:president at nfbmn.org> >



All,

 

As many here already know, Kristin Oien has served for more than a decade as the resource coordinator to support teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired here in Minnesota.  She recently left that position and her vacant position has been posted.  Please share this with anybody who would be a good candidate for this position.

 

The job posting can be found at

Job Posting for TBVI Specialist <https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=67249&PostingSeq=1> 

And here is some of the information displayed on that page.

 

Job Title:  State Specialist Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI) - Educ Specialist 2

Job ID:  67249

Location:  Minneapolis

Full/Part Time:  Full-Time

 

Job Class: Education Specialist 2
Agency: Education Department

1.	Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
2.	Date Posted: 07/12/2023
3.	Closing Date: 08/02/2023
4.	Bid Open: 07/12/2023
5.	Bid Close: 07/18/2023
6.	Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
7.	Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Workforce & Low Incidence
8.	Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
9.	Days of Work: Monday - Friday
10.	Travel Required: No
11.	Salary Range: $32.13 - $47.65 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,493 / annually
12.	Job Class Option: Res Spec Vis Impaired
13.	Classified Status: Classified
14.	Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
15.	FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
16.	Telework Eligible: Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.
17.	Work Location: Minneapolis
18.	Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities <https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/> : Yes

 

Job Summary

In this position, you will provide education support and guidance to Minnesota's broader educational communities, including students with disabilities, with concentration on students with low incidence disabilities and a specific focus on students who are blind or visually impaired (B/VI), deafblind or with other disabilities co-existing with vision loss. Duties will include providing leadership and innovation in:

1.	Special education programs and services for children and youth with disabilities;
2.	Supporting schools, interagency partners, families and other stakeholders regarding strategies and activities to support access to a free, appropriate public education for students who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind or have disabilities co-existing with vision loss;
3.	Implementation of federal and state statute and rules relatign to the provision of increased educational opportunities and services for children who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or with multiple disabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of professional experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind or have disabilities co-existing with vision loss
OR
A bachelor's degree and 4 years of related professional experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired, deafblind or have disabilities co-existing with vision loss

 

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in special education

Holds a license to teach students who are blind or visually impaired (TBVI)

Holds certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)

Experience in supervision or coordination of special education services

 

 

Best regards,

 

Steve Jacobson, President

National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota

www.nfbmn.org <http://www.nfbmn.org/> 

(612) 872-9363

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