Good Morning, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services- Visual Services currently has two Rehabilitation Teacher Position openings, both position will be located in Tulsa, OK I have included the job description below. Essential Functions: Position will provide counseling and individualized instruction to persons who are blind or visually impaired in facilitating solutions to the challenges of being able to live independently in the everyday environment and in dealing with problems created by their blindness, promoting confidence and self-esteem of the individual customer. A key duty will be raising the awareness of the clients to the opportunities and options which mastery of alternative blindness skills such as Braille, assistive technology, home management skills, etc. The Rehabilitation Teacher is required to be able to read, write and teach Braille I, utilizing a slate and stylus, as well as braillewriters. The Rehabilitation Teacher must be proficient in the use of and instruction of basic technology to include iOS operations for iPhone, iPad, iPod and android phones and apps, and also basic computer skills and keyboarding. The Rehabilitation Teacher provides assessment and instruction to blind and visually impaired consumers pertinent to their functional abilities as they relate to home, work, school and social activities. The person in this position will also consult with other rehabilitation professionals through the vocational rehabilitation process to ensure high quality career and independent living outcomes for their customers. The person in this position must have a good working knowledge of specialized residential training centers in order to provide accurate information so their customers are able to make informed choices and decisions. Applicant must be willing to perform all job related travel. Preference may be given to applicants currently holding Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) through the Academy for Certification Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certification (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Probationary period (or trial period if applicable) is required. Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Education and Experience Requirements: Level I - requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility, rehabilitation teaching or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in a disability related field. Level II - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level I plus two years of experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be eligible to sit for certification for either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level III - requirements at this level consist of those indicated in Level II. All applicants at this level must be certified in either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate, (NOMC) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board. Level IV - requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in either Rehabilitation of the Blind, Visual/Vision services or Orientation and Mobility and three years' experience in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility. All applicants at this level must be certified as either Vision Rehabilitation Therapist or Orientation and Mobility Specialist through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). Selective Qualifications: Application must include transcript showing degree has been awarded and copy of current certifications such as Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) or Orientation and Mobility Specialist (O&M) through the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP) or the National Orientation and Mobility Certificate (NOMC), or the National Certification in Literary Braille or Unified English Braille (NCLB or NCUEB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board or documentation of eligibility to sit for the above certifications. Method of Application : ALL SOURCES - Applicants, without previous classified state service, those that are in the unclassified status OR currently in probationary status, must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line External Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/ok/ http://www.jobaps.com/ok/ ). Current State of Oklahoma employees with permanent status in the classified service, or those having reinstatement rights must apply through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services OKJOBS on-line Internal Listings applicant system (www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp http://www.jobaps.com/OK/promo.asp ). If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, contact Michelle Marston at (405) 951-3454. An Equal Opportunity Employer Thank you! Fatos Floyd, CRC, Field Services Coordinator Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Visual Services Mobile: 918-230-7156 | Toll Free: 800-845-8476 | http://www.okdrs.gov/ www.okdrs.gov Empower Oklahomans with Disabilities