Department of Administrative Services
Education Consultant 1 (B.E.S.B.)(10 Months)(40 Hour) (3185FF)
$37.78-$48.67 Hourly / $3,022.51-$3,893.69 BiWeekly /
$78,887.25-$101,625.05 Yearly
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In the Department of Aging and Disability Services, Board of Education and Services for the Blind, on an itinerant basis, provides special instruction in braille and related subjects to visually handicapped students in public schools.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Chief of Children's Services (Blind) or an Education Consultant 2 (Blind) who reviews work for effectiveness and conformance with policy.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Instructs in the specialized and basic skills of braille reading and writing, typewriting, and may assist with arithmetic, science or art adaptations and any other instructional tasks as assigned; plans and arranges for the provision of specialized and appropriate materials and equipment such as braille, recorded and large print textbooks, braille-writers, typewriters, talking book machines required by the individual student; acts as interpreter between school and home; assists in securing appropriate training other than public school education as needed; assists parents with proper school placement; arranges for diagnostic evaluations if not available locally through the local districts; serves on division committees; makes case reports; answers correspondence clearly; speaks before parent, volunteer and professional groups; performs related work as required. .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the principles and methods of education of the blind and visually handicapped with emphasis on braille instruction; ability to deal effectively with others; ability in written and oral expression.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Graduation from college (graduation shall be considered successful completion of a four-year college course or its equivalent) and not less than twelve (12) semester hours' credit in courses applicable to the blind or partially-sighted. OR IN LIEU THEREOF an equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable to the State Board of Education for certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching the blind or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education.
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP
(09)-Education
BARGAINING UNIT
(13)-EDUCATION A (P-3A)
EEO
(1)-Officials And Administrators
SALARY INFORMATION
CANCELLATION CLAUSE
This replaces the existing specification for the class of Education Consultant 1 (B.E.S.B) (10 Months) (40 Hour) in Salary Group FF 25 approved effective June 1, 2018. (Revised to update agency name) Action No. 19-046
EFFECTIVE DATE
CLASS: 3185FF; EST: 6/14/1957; REV: 6/1/2018;