Education Consultant 1 (B.E.S.B.) (10 Months)

The State of Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for an Education Consultant 1 position.  This is a full time (35 hours a week/ Monday through Friday) 10 months position located in Norwalk.

The preferred candidate should be organized individual who works well independently and collaboratively with others.  In addition, the preferred candidate should be knowledgable in the principles and methods of education of children who are blind and visually impaired, including children with multiple impairments. This includes all areas of the expanded core curriculum (ECC).  Responsibilities will include traveling statewide. 

All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application with their submission.  Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact DORS Human Resources at 860-424-4985.

If selected to interview, please bring the following at the time of interview: Non State Employee: Three (3) professional references from current or former Supervisors. State Employee: Two (2) most recent service ratings at the time of interview.

In the 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; does related work as required.

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.

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.

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.

• Knowledgeable in the Unified English Braille (UEB) and Nemeth Braille codes.
• Knowledgeable of the expanded core curriculum (ECC) and have the ability to consult and provide instruction in these areas, including career education.
• Knowledgeable in  modification specific to the blind and visually impaired population, including children with other Health impairments.
• Familiar with technology designed to support the blind and visually impaired. 

Possession of a certificate in special education in the area of teaching or partially-sighted issued by the State Board of Education.

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.