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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 02/27/19

Applications Due07/01/19

Vacancy ID64620

AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleInstructor of the Blind

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Wende Correctional Facility

3040 Wende Road

City Alden

StateNY

Zip Code14004

Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation teaching or vision rehabilitation therapy;

Or 2. a Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field and successful completion of the following courses that specifically address all of the following areas:
Anatomy of the Eye and Low Vision
Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability
Medical Aspects of Disability
Grade II, British Grade II, or Unified English Braille
Methods in Rehabilitation Teaching
Practicum, Field Work, or Internship in Rehabilitation Teaching;

OR 3. Current certification as a Certified Vision rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) from the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP), or a National Certification in Rehabilitation in Teaching for the Blind (NCRTB) from the National Blindness Professional Certification Board (NBBPCB).

Duties Description Providing teaching and rehabilitation services for legally blind and visually impaired individuals prepare written reports regarding the status of each inmate in order to establish a case history. May perform an introductory grade 1 braille lesson in order to elicit the inmates interest an promote motivation. Suggest services, aids, and appliances which will prove to be of benefit in their particular case. Questions inmates determine what training they desire, arrange future meetings to discuss possible learning programs and/or commence training. Inform inmates of the availability of instruction, rehabilitative facilities and service aids, appliances community services and of the befits mandated by law.

Additional Comments Position has travel.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Barbara Piersa

Telephone 716-937-4000

Fax 716-937-9537

Email Address Barbara.Piersa@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street Wende Correctional Facility

3040 Wende Road

City Alden

State NY

Zip Code 14004

 

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