[Trainer-talk] Rehabilitation Teacher Job Announcement - Assistive Technology, Connecticut Dept of Rehab Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind]

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

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Subject: Rehabilitation Teacher Job Announcement - Connecticut Dept of
Rehab Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind
From: "Sigman, Brian" <Brian.Sigman at ct.gov<mailto:Brian.Sigman at ct.gov>>
Date: Mon, May 05, 2014 10:11 am
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Job Opportunity

Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind

REPOSTED
REHABILITATION TEACHER 1

Candidates who have applied previously need not reapply
PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

Open To:    The Public
Location:    184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
Schedule:    Full Time - Monday through Friday
Hours:    7 hours daily; 35 hours per week; 12 month
Salary:    P3B/RT $46,233 – $51,949 starting salary depending on education level
Job Posting #:  83370

Posting Date:  April 24, 2014 – May 8, 2014

Preferred candidates will have skills and knowledge about all aspects of current technology
used by persons who are blind or visually impaired including adaptive equipment, software,
and applications that may be used in academic settings. The preferred candidate will also
have a solid understanding of the educational needs of students who are blind or visually
impaired.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
At the request of educational teams, observes and assesses the technology needs of students within the Children’s Services Division of the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Education & Services for the Blind; assesses the technological skill levels and needs of clients to determine vision related equipment and software needs for the purpose of access to the core curriculum; makes written recommendations to the educational team for vision-related equipment, adaptations and software; takes into consideration the visual and physical needs and capabilities when making recommendations for adaptive equipment; works directly with students when assessing technology needs including using a variety of equipment; works closely with regular education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired and Education Supervisor to make recommendations for the most effective and cost-effective vision-related equipment essential to a student’s participation in education; approves authorizations for purchasing equipment; upon need and request offers limited training in technology to students; confers with other staff and works cooperatively with schools and technology personnel regarding setting up and maintaining vision-related equipment; maintains case records on assigned caseload; performs related duties as required; may speak before professional and parent groups. Requires extensive travel throughout the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Knowledge of individual and group behavior; knowledge of methods and techniques of teaching the
blind and visually  impaired; knowledge of current education, social, health and economic  variables
and  their  relationship  to  working  with  the  blind  and  visually  impaired;  knowledge  of  adaptive
technology;  knowledge  of  interviewing  techniques;  interpersonal  skills;  oral  and  written
communication  skills;  ability  to  provide  counseling  and  training  to  clients;  ability  to  read  and  write Braille or translate printed material into Braille.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, social
sciences, family and consumer science or in a related field.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Candidates who meet the above requirements should complete a State of Connecticut Application for Examination or Employment (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:
www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS<http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/default.asp#APPLICATION_FORMS>.

Current state employees should include their two (2) most recent service ratings.  Due to the large number of applications received, we cannot confirm receipt of applications.  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 – 6th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AND POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE May 8, 2014.

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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