[acb-hsp] [Jobs] FW: Job Announcement for Mobility Instructor position at theConnecticut State Agency for the Blind

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Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:05 AM
Subject: Job Announcement for Mobility Instructor position at the
Connecticut State Agency for the Blind

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Education Consultant for the Blind (Mobility Instruction)

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE 
BOTTOM
OF THE PAGE!
<http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/bl_jobs_display3.asp?F_Type=Jobs
&F_ID=8
327&F_Desc=EDUCATION%20CONSULTANT%20FOR%20THE%20BLIND%20(MOBILITY
%20INST
RUCTION)&F_CTR=0

Open to:                       Public - No exam necessary 
(Unclassified
position)
Schedule:                     Full Time - 35 hours per week, 
Monday
through Friday
Salary:                         P3B - T4 starting salary = 
$53,237 (BA
degree); $55,906 (MA degree); or $59,818 (6th year)
Closing Date:               December 12, 2010
PURPOSE OF CLASS: In the Board of Education, Services for the 
Blind,
this class is accountable for planning and administering a 
program of
independent travel instruction for blind adults throughout the 
State.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the
Supervisor, Orientation and Mobility Program (Blind) or other 
employee
of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Plans and administers a program of 
independent
travel instruction for blind adults and such blind children to 
whom the
program may be applicable; 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; teaches muscular
coordination and correct posture and walking; aids the blind in
orienting themselves to the community and in areas where they 
would have
occasion to travel; may speak before lay and professional groups; 
keeps
records and submits reports on individuals and the program in 
general;
does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: 
Knowledge
of the principles and methods of education of the blind and 
visually
handicapped 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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  General Experience: Six (6) years of
experience in teaching blind or visually handicapped adults.  
Special
Experience: One (1) year of the General Experience must have been 
in
mobility instruction.  Substitutions Allowed: 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.  OR  A Master's Degree in the field of mobility training 
may be
substituted for the General and Special Experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a certificate in Orientation 
and
Mobility from a recognized national, state or professional 
organization.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

The preferred candidate will possess:   training or experience 
working
with children, including children with multiple impairments in 
addition
to a visual impairment.


 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:   Interested and qualified candidates 
should
submit a cover letter, resume and Form HR-CT-12 / Application for
Examination or Employment (www.das.state.ct.us
<http://www.das.state.ct.us> ) by the closing date above to:
Deborah Craig, Human Resources Specialist
Department of Administrative Services
Small Agency Resource Team - SmART Unit
165 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor East
Hartford, Connecticut 06106
Fax:  (860) 622-4921 (Preferred method of submission)
Submit only once, via fax OR mail.  Due to the large volume of
applications received, we cannot confirm receipt.

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