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FW: Post please
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired ALBUQUERQUE, Early Childhood Campus Opportunities Education Assistant, Substitutes The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is recruiting for Education Assistant, Substitutes. EA subs assist with instructional tasks in classroom. Substitutes are on an ?as-needed? and ?on-call? basis. Applications will be accepted until filled. Registered Nurse The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is currently recruiting for an RN in Albuquerque. This position will provide health care services to visually and/or multiply impaired students in an educational pre-school setting. New Mexico Board of Nursing Licensure is required, and eligibility for NM Public Education Department licensure; minimum of two years? experience, preferably in pediatrics. 9?month contract. Applications accepted until filled. Orientation and Mobility Specialist The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking an Orientation and Mobility Specialist. The O&M Specialist will provide services to enable students aged 3-5 to travel safely and efficiently within their school and community. The O&M specialist will also help to encourage students with multiple disabilities to move within their environment within their means. Position requires a BA degree or higher with certification as O&M. Applications accepted until filled. Early Childhood Classroom Teacher The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program is seeking an experienced and qualified teacher of the visually impaired for our site-based preschool and kindergarten program. Early Childhood experience is required. Special Education and TVI licensure are preferred or willing to acquire TVI. Teacher would be responsible for teaching, assessing and monitoring a classroom of VI and/or multiply impaired students. Will be required to become Braille proficient. Full?time, 9-month contract. Immediate opening for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications accepted until filled. New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Early Childhood Program 801 Stephen Moody SE Albuquerque <http://www.ci.albuquerque.nm.us/> , NM <http://www.state.nm.us/> 87123 Phone: (575/800) 437-3505, ext. 4401 Fax: 1 (505) 291-5456 Contact: Julie Pino ? Administrative Assistant (505) 271-3060 or (800) 437-3505, ext. 3062 Fax: (505) 291-5456 e-mail: JPino at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us <mailto:JPino at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us> Supervisor: Patricia Beecher ? Coordinator/Early Childhood program (505) 271-3060 or 505-859-0031 e-mail: pbeecher at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us <mailto:pbeecher at nmsbvi.k12.nm.us> _____

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Position Announcement - Mobility Specialist - St. Louis-South
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 14 Apr '15

14 Apr '15

Good Morning, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is currently recruiting for a Mobility Specialist in our St. Louis-South District Office. For more information please see the attached posting. If you have additional questions, please contact the District Supervisor, Naomi Soule, at 314-933-7330. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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FW: Job Vacancy Iowa Department for the Blind
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 09 Apr '15

09 Apr '15

From: Van Zandt, Pearl Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 4:34 PM To: NCBVI Everyone; NCBVI commission-board Subject: FW: Job Vacancy Iowa Department for the Blind Commission Staff, Here is a job opportunity for the right person at the Iowa Department for the Blind. Please know that as I send these different openings out to you, it is not that I want anyone to leave us! Kathy and I were chatting about that. I always think that someone may know someone who could benefit from these opportunities. Dr. Pearl Van Zandt, Executive Director Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Our Mission: Empowering Blind Individuals, Promoting Opportunities, and Building Belief in the Blind. [Visit us on Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/NCBVI> [Follow us on Twitter] <https://twitter.com/ncbvi> From: ncsab_members-owner at ncsab.org [mailto:ncsab_members-owner at ncsab.org] On Behalf Of Richard Sorey Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 9:49 AM To: ncsab_members at ncsab.org Subject: [NCSAB Members] Job Vacancy Iowa Department for the Blind Good morning ladies and gentlemen: Please distribute the announcement below to those you know that might have an interest. Johnson County is near Cedar Rapids. Thanks. Rich. Job Title SENIOR SERVICES SPECIALIST FOR THE BLIND 1/ EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Job Code 41151 SENIOR SERVICES SPECIALIST FOR THE BLIND 1 Auto req ID 15328BR Location Johnson County Location Zip Code 52240 Full/Part Time Full-Time Department 131-Department for the Blind Salary Minimum $44,969 Salary Maximum $68,494 Job Description This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section for directions on how to apply for this position. The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/ Employment Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting blind and visually impaired clients to obtain, retain, or maintain employment. The position provides counseling and guidance and ensures that clients receive training in the alternative techniques of blindness in order for an individual to make a positive adjustment to blindness and successfully pursue vocational goals. The position is domiciled in Johnson County, Iowa. Duties and responsibilities to include the following areas: Employer Relations: * Contact and consult with private employers, public and private non-profit agencies, employment agencies and civic groups by field visits, telephone and other communication to solicit employment and training opportunities for clients. * Make presentations, conduct or facilitate employer workshops and meet with employers individually to provide information on a variety of topics to include: blindness-related information, accommodations, labor market, tax credits, cooperative ventures and business regulatory requirements. * Develop and implement services that are based upon the various identified needs of businesses like: job postings and candidate outreach, specialized recruitment, applicant screening and assessment, and job fairs. * Maintain detailed information on area employers regarding types of employment available, qualification for employment and salaries and benefits. Partner relations: * Contact community rehabilitation partners, vocational rehabilitation partners and workforce partners by field visit, telephone or other communication to solicit training and employment information; monitor and maintain records regarding agreements. * Participate as a member on statewide and regional partnership teams including the Employer Disability Resource Network and the Disability Employment Initiative State Leadership Team; provide information to counselors and clients concerning regional and statewide activities. * Serve as agency contact for the National VR Employment Team (NET). Communicate information to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Client Services: * Interview eligible applicants to determine work best suited to their particular skills and abilities; assess applicant qualifications and readiness for job referral, classroom training, on-the-job training or support services; * Administer tests to identify aptitudes, educational and vocational achievements and interests; interpret and discuss test results with applicants; explore and identify employment barriers with applicants; counsel clients regarding recommended solutions to employment barriers and suggested supportive services. * Assist clients to prepare for interviews and assist with applications and resumes; conduct workshops in job search techniques and appropriate career planning methods. Public Awareness and Education * Advocate, consult, advise, educate, mediate, and intercede with service providers, employers, and the general public. * Design and complete presentations for professional, educational, and consumer groups regarding IDB. * Develop and maintain referral sources by providing information and resources through personal contacts, written communication and presentations. The department is seeking an individual who has graduated from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business and experience equal to three years of full time professional work. For additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to view the job description<https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas…> and minimum qualifications. Additional Qualifications Post Close Date 28-Apr-2015 To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. NOTE: This is a courtesy posting for a non merit position. Applications sent only through this DAS -HRE website will not be considered. Apply by sending cover letter and resume to by 4:30 p.m. the day of post closing: Iowa Department for the Blind Keri Osterhaus - VR Program Supervisor 524 4th Street, Des Moines IA 50309-2364. Email: keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:keri.osterhaus at blind.state.ia.us>

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NOMC on Facebook
by deja.powell＠gmail.com 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Hello Fellow NOMCers, I know not all of you are social media junkies, but we have a NOMC group on Facebook that has had some great discussions about the field in the last few days. I invite all of you who wish to join to come over and engage in some of the hot topics, professional discussions, and practical based teached ideas. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156715964390171/ Or you can log into Facebook and search: National Orientation and Mobility Certification I think it's important to have a place (besides our awesome ListServ) to bounch ideas off of each other and share our thoughts on what's going on in the field. Come one by, it's totally the cool thing to do! :) Deja M. Powell, MA, NOMC PhD Student, Capella University <http://www.capella.edu> Cane Travel Instructor, Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired <http://www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-services-for-the-blind-and-visually-im…> Co-Director, Club SILVER (Southern Utah) Cell: 801.891.3430 Work: 801-323-4343 Email: deja.powell at gmail.com Blog: slateandstylish.blogspot.com *"You can never be Overdressed or Overeducated." -Oscar Wilde*

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O&M position outside DC
by mperet＠BISM.org 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

FROM: Al Kaufman, COMS SUBJECT: O&M position outside DC My supervisor, who is wonderful to work for, asked me to post this. You do not need a teaching certificate to teach O&M in Prince George's County. We have county cars and can take students off campus. We also have the opportunity to teach Metro buses and rail. If you have any questions about the job, please feel free to contact me off list. Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking a full time, ACVREP-certified O&M Specialist for the 2014-15 school year. Come join our supportive staff! For more information, please contact:Lisa Wright, ?Vision ?Instructional SpecialistPHONE: (240) 696-3210 Lisa.Wright at pgcps.org<mailto:Lisa.Wright at pgcps.org> Al Kaufman, COMS alceltics at hotmail.com<mailto:alceltics at hotmail.com>

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