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<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team with the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind as a Rehabilitation Teacher 1.&nbsp;This role allows you to make a significant impact within our Adult Services program in Windsor.&nbsp;Find out more information on this unique position below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule: First Shift, Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week</li><li>Location: 184 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT</li></ul> Responsibilities for this role may include traveling to client's homes throughout the State. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Evaluating client's independent living needs.&nbsp;Independent living needs include communication, personal organization, on-line shopping, paying bills and other priorities.</li><li>Training clients to use a computer (with magnification or with screen reader software), a smartphone, a refreshable Braille display, or other assistive technology equipment.</li><li>Training clients to use the above client-owned equipment and relevant online applications (including low vision apps).&nbsp;</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: <ul><li>Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens</li><li>Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide</li><li>Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy</li><li>Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults</li><li>Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level</li></ul>The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is the state's leading bureau for the coordination and provision of services to all Connecticut residents who are legally blind or have significant visual impairments. These services include training and devices that help people who are blind function in the home and in the community independently; teaching children how to adapt to and learn in an environment - in and outside of school - that is designed for those with sight and providing services that help people who are blind find work or keep their job after blindness has developed. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li> The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. </li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. </li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. </li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind this class is accountable for providing specialized services in the teaching and counseling of the blind and visually impaired clients with an emphasis on providing independent living skills. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Under close supervision interviews clients to obtain information regarding effects of blindness on life skills and activities and to determine client limitations;</li><li>Develops instructional plan based on needs of individual client;</li><li>Evaluates and teaches independent living skills to clients at home, work, school and community center;</li><li>Instructs and evaluates blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled persons in communication skills such as Braille, reading, writing, typewriting, use of adaptive technology and methods of communicating with deaf-blind persons;</li><li>Instructs and evaluates blind persons in various daily life skills and activities including leisure time;</li><li>Counsels and provides information regarding using and obtaining special aids and assistive devices;</li><li>Provides advise to families of the blind regarding ways of assisting the blind;</li><li>Reports needs for eye care or other special services to appropriate resources;</li><li>Consults with rehabilitation and casework staff in order to evaluate client needs;</li><li>Confers with other staff and works cooperatively with other agencies regarding cases;</li><li>Maintains case records on assigned caseload;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>individual and group behavior;</li><li>methods and techniques of teaching the blind and visually impaired;</li><li>current education, social, health and economic problems and their relationship to working with the blind and visually impaired;</li><li>adaptive technology;</li><li>interviewing techniques;</li></ul></li><li>Skills <ul><li>interpersonal skills;</li><li>oral and written communication skills;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>provide counseling and training to clients;</li><li>read and write Braille or translate printed material into Braille.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> 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. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience with assistive technology devices and software for individuals who are blind.</li><li>Experience evaluating tasks of individuals who are blind at worksites and recommending accommodations.</li><li>Experience teaching the use of software and assistive technology to individuals who are blind.</li><li>Experience instructing and evaluating blind persons in daily life skills.</li><li>Experience working with individuals who have eye conditions that cause blindness and recommending assistive technology devices for such eye conditions.</li><li>Experience installing software on the computer.</li></ul> <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.&nbsp; As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

State of Connecticut

Rehabilitation Teacher 1 (35 Hour)(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> Do you want to make a difference while participating in a dynamic and reciprocal human service environment in the public sector?&nbsp;If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team!&nbsp; THE POSITION The&nbsp;State of Connecticut,&nbsp;Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS)&nbsp;is now hiring for the position of&nbsp;Education Supervisor to join their team!&nbsp;This position is needed to support staff, school districts, parents, and students for whom BESB provides services to under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The Education Supervisor supports teachers who need to provide mandated direct service hours in accordance with students' IEPs (Individualized Education Plan) to stay in compliance with state education regulations.&nbsp; Please note you must be a&nbsp;current State of CT employee of the agency listed above to be considered for this position(see Selection Plan for additional details). HIGHLIGHTS <ul><li>LOCATION:&nbsp;184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT&nbsp;</li><li>UNIT:&nbsp;Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) - Children's Services</li><li>SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday&nbsp;</li><li>POSITION NUMBER: 144901</li></ul> WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU <ul><li>Visit our&nbsp;new&nbsp;State Employee Benefits Overview&nbsp;page!</li><li>Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities</li><li>A health&nbsp;work/life balance&nbsp;to all employees</li></ul> DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO&nbsp; <ul><li>Supervise professional instructional and service staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Perform on site visits to local schools to evaluate prescribed individual educational programs, evaluate teaching effectiveness of instructional staff, facilitate professional staff development through individual conferences, and discussion of best teaching practices and in-service training programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate administration of special projects for visually impaired individuals such as low vision services, career education services, or vocational rehabilitation;&nbsp;</li><li>Interpret state policies and procedures to itinerant and staff instructors, students, parents, professional and community organizations or local school authorities;&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in directing routine operations of division; and&nbsp;</li><li>Represent division in case conferences regarding individual program planning and development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the state.</li></ul> ABOUT US&nbsp; ADS offers a myriad of programs and services to assist older adults and people&nbsp;with disabilities. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to:&nbsp; <ul><li>Deliver integrated aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens;</li><li>Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide;&nbsp;</li><li>Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy;&nbsp;</li><li>Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults; and&nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level.</li></ul> <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:&nbsp; Please&nbsp;reador&nbsp;watchour&nbsp;Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Please Note:&nbsp;In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.&nbsp; You must specify your qualifications on your application. Please Note:&nbsp;For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. TO APPLY <ul><li>The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official&nbsp;State of Connecticut Online Employment Center&nbsp;job posting.</li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.&nbsp;</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.&nbsp; If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.</li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with&nbsp;Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> AFTER YOU APPLY&nbsp; <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</li><li>This posting&nbsp;may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.</li><li>NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews&nbsp;will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.&nbsp;Read through this helpful link to&nbsp;prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates&nbsp;who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li></ul> CONNECT WITH US&nbsp; <ul><li>Due to&nbsp;the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.</li><li>Updates&nbsp;will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jensine Tran at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jensine.Tran@ct.gov" target="_blank">Jensine.Tran@ct.gov</a>.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind this class is accountable for supervising professional staff providing instruction and other services to visually impaired students. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> <ul><li>Supervises professional instructional and service staff assigned to division;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs on site visits to local schools to evaluate prescribed individual educational programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluates teaching effectiveness of instructional staff;&nbsp;</li><li>Facilitates professional staff development through individual conferences, discussion of best teaching practices and in-service training programs;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates administration of special projects for visually impaired individuals such as low vision services, career education services, or vocational rehabilitation;&nbsp;</li><li>Interprets state policies and procedures to itinerant and staff instructors, students, parents, professional and community organizations or local school authorities;&nbsp;</li><li>Assists in directing routine operations of division;&nbsp;</li><li>May represent division in case conferences regarding individual program planning and development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the state;&nbsp;</li><li>Performs related duties as required.</li></ul> <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> <ul><li>Knowledge of <ul><li>philosophy, methods and technologies of education with particular emphasis upon blindness and visual impairment;&nbsp;</li><li>social factors which influence attitudes and behaviors of blind or visually impaired individuals and their families;&nbsp;</li><li>supervisory principles and techniques;&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to <ul><li>understand and explain complex written material;&nbsp;</li><li>prepare reports;&nbsp;</li><li>develop effective relationships with those contacted in the work;&nbsp;</li><li>teach.</li></ul></li></ul> <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Eight (8) years of professional employment in education of the blind or visually impaired. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> <ul><li> College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) years of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. </li><li> A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience </li></ul> <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience supervising teachers of the visually impaired and support staff members</li><li>Experience performing on site visits to local schools to evaluate prescribed individual educational programs</li><li>Experience evaluating staff performance</li><li>Experience interpreting state policies and procedures to staff and local education agencies</li><li>Experience participating in case conferences regarding individual program planning development and administration of educational programs and services</li><li>Experience facilitating professional staff development through individual conferences, discussion of best teaching practices and in-service training programs</li><li>Experience coordinating administration of projects for visually impaired individuals such as low vision services or career education services</li><li>Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching the blind or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> Educator Certification issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education leading to professional certification within three (3) years of employment. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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. <h4>ACKNOWLEDGEMENT</h4> As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Education Supervisor (40 Hour)(Hybrid)

<h4>Introduction</h4> The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team with the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind as an&nbsp;Education Consultant For The Blind (Mobility Instruction).&nbsp;This role allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple impairments.&nbsp;Find out more information on this unique position below! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: <ul><li>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday</li><li>Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week</li><li>Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (with a 45-minute lunch)</li><li>Location: 184 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT</li></ul> Responsibilities for this role will include traveling statewide. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: <ul><li>Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!</li><li>The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.</li><li>Professional growth and development opportunities.</li><li>A healthy work/life balance to all employees.</li></ul> WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: <ul><li>Utilizing detailed knowledge of the principles and methods of education, including&nbsp;in all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) to support children who are blind and visually impaired, including children with multiple impairments.</li><li>Working in an encouraging environment that values collaboration and innovation while traveling statewide to deliver high-quality services.</li><li>Being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing world-class educational and vocational services.</li><li>Making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.</li></ul> MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Aging and Disability Services is to maximize opportunities for the independence and well-being of people with disabilities and older adults in Connecticut. Our programs, policies and practices are designed to: <ul><li>Deliver aging and disability services responsive to the needs of Connecticut citizens</li><li>Provide leadership on aging and disability issues statewide</li><li>Provide and coordinate aging and disability programs and services in the areas of employment, education, independent living, accessibility and advocacy</li><li>Advocate for the rights of Connecticut residents with disabilities and older adults</li><li>Serve as a resource on aging and disability issues at the state level</li></ul>The Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is the state's leading bureau for the coordination and provision of services to all Connecticut residents who are legally blind or have significant visual impairments. These services include training and devices that help people who are blind function in the home and in the community independently; teaching children how to adapt to and learn in an environment - in and outside of school - that is designed for those with sight and providing services that help people who are blind find work or keep their job after blindness has developed. <h4>Selection Plan</h4> FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Please read or watch our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! To Apply: <ul><li> The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. </li><li>In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.</li><li>In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. </li><li>You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.</li><li>In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.</li><li>All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to <a href="mailto:DAS.SHRM@ct.gov" target="_blank">DAS.SHRM@ct.gov</a>.</li><li>This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.</li></ul> Important Next Step Information for After You Apply: <ul><li>Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.</li><li>This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam. </li><li>Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.</li><li>The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.</li><li>Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.</li><li>Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at <a href="http://www.ct.gov/ethics" target="_blank">www.ct.gov/ethics</a>.</li><li>For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.</li></ul> Connect With Us: <ul><li>Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. </li><li>Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K. Fried at <a href="mailto:Joseph.Fried@ct.gov" target="_blank">Joseph.Fried@ct.gov</a>, 860-924-7053.</li></ul> <h4>PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)</h4> In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, 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. <h4>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES</h4> 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. <h4>KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY</h4> 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. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE</h4> Six (6) years of experience in teaching blind or visually handicapped adults. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE</h4> One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in mobility instruction. <h4>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED</h4> 1. 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 equalling one-half (1/2) year to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. 2. A Master's Degree in the field of mobility training may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. <h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul><li>Experience assessing and teaching Orientation and Mobility to students who are blind or visually impaired.</li><li>Experience providing consultation to families of blind or visually impaired students.</li><li>Experience managing a caseload.</li><li>Experience providing consultation to education team members.</li><li>Experience facilitating Orientation and Mobility presentations to groups.</li></ul> <h4>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</h4> 1. Possession of a certificate in Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state or professional organization. 2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. <h4>Conclusion</h4> 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.

Education Consultant For The Blind (Mobility Instruction) (35 Hr)(Hybrid)

Under the direction of the Dean of Health Sciences, Education, Culinary Arts &amp; Human Services (HECH), the candidate for the position of Full Time Faculty member in the Education Department will teach a variety of Education courses and provide support for Education programs and the Education Department through student advisement, participation in Education Department efforts, and current knowledge of trends and developments in the field. Course assignments will include some nights, weekends, remote instruction, and might include special department projects.&nbsp;The work of the Education Department at Holyoke Community College is grounded in the commitment to progress toward a more inclusive and equitable society as we collaborate with and learn from children, adolescents, schools, and community partners in diverse settings. <ul><li>Teach a variety of Education courses.</li><li>Advise students.</li><li>Assist in the development of Education curriculum and programs.</li><li>Participate in Department programs and activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in performance assessment for students in Education programs.</li><li>Participate in College programs, governance committees, and activities.</li></ul>REQUIRED: &nbsp; <ul><li>Master’s degree in Education;&nbsp;</li><li>Massachusetts DESE teacher professional licensure;&nbsp;</li><li>Five years as the lead classroom teacher in a public school setting at the elementary or secondary level (grades PK-12);&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to teach nights, weekends, and online as a part of full time contract;&nbsp;</li><li>Leadership in curriculum and instruction;&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with special education;&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with Massachusetts EEC and DESE regulations, policies, procedures, and current trends;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated excellent teaching skills including using interactive and varied pedagogical strategies;&nbsp;</li><li>Effective communication skills;&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to teaching a student body diverse in abilities, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.</li></ul>NOTE:&nbsp; A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process. PREFERRED:&nbsp; <ul><li>Community college teaching experience;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated leadership in the field and experience in assessment;&nbsp;</li><li>Bilingual (Spanish/English);&nbsp;</li><li>Advanced degree.</li></ul>EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:&nbsp;&nbsp;Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA positionSalary:&nbsp; Minimum $54,820-$64,159 (subject to salary increase effective January 1, 2025). &nbsp;Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits. &nbsp; Funding:&nbsp; State Start Date:&nbsp; August, 2025 Application Instructions--&nbsp; Please submit the following documentation:<ul><li>Letter of interest/Cover Letter</li><li>CV/Resume including three references with contact information (email and phone)&nbsp;</li></ul>- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College

Education Faculty Member

Holyoke Community College invites applications for a Culinary Instructor for the Summer Youth Program in the Division of Business &amp; Community Services.Responsible for all aspects of coaching the BCS Summer Youth Program for youths age 8-17. Works in conjunction with the Executive Director for Non Credit and the Coordinator of the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute.&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop, plan, instruct and coordinate all aspects of the culinary class for the duration of the youth program.&nbsp;</li><li>Works with the existing staff at the Culinary Center and performs necessary administrative duties to help prepare, conduct and evaluate the program.</li><li>&nbsp;Performs duties within the scope and expectations and policies of the Culinary Center</li></ul>REQUIRED: &nbsp;&nbsp;Teaching experience with youth ages 8-17;&nbsp; Demonstrated sound knowledge of the subject matter; Ability to teach fundamental skills and work within an organized framework; Ability to represent the educational goals and philosophy of Holyoke Community College.&nbsp;Part-Time, Non-Benefited position Compensation: StipendHours:&nbsp;&nbsp;1 Week per summer, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Funding Source:&nbsp;Grant- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Culinary Instructor - Summer Youth Program

Get ready for the ultimate cocktail adventure at Intro to Bartending! Our emphasis on professionalism and responsible alcohol service will ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all.&nbsp; Join us to lower the odds of alcohol related incidents, offering phenomenal customer service and satisfaction, and being a driving force for community safety. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your career while fostering a secure and thriving work environment. Let's shake things up and add a splash of fun to your skills!&nbsp; Students are responsible to purchase recipe book and bartending kit before class starts.&nbsp;REQUIRED: &nbsp; <ul><li>Minimum of 2 years bartending experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong facilitation/training experience in-group context with a commitment to working with diverse populations.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments and coordinate training session logistics.</li></ul>Part-Time, Non-Benefited position Compensation: &nbsp;$40/hourClass Time: &nbsp;&nbsp; Weekday - Eveningsfrom&nbsp;6:00 - 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;Funding Source:&nbsp;Grant- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

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