State of Oregon Job Announcement
Post Code: D716
Announcement Number: LE070608
Classification Number: C2333
Open: 10/17/2007
Close: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Location: Medford
REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR FOR THE BLIND
(Technology Specialist )
$2,854 - $4,153 MONTHLY
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is with the Oregon Commission for the Blind.
The Oregon Commission for the Blind has one regular, full-time job opening for an Rehabilitation Instructor/Technology Specialist in Medford, Oregon.
Apply now if you are interested. We could stop taking applications at any time.
TO QUALIFY
Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form
must clearly show that you have:
* a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind, Special Education for the Visually-Impaired or Orientation and Mobility; OR
* a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind or Special Education for the Visually-Impaired, and one year of experience; OR
* a Master's degree in Education or a Social or Behavioral Science and two years of experience; OR
* a Bachelor's degree in Education, or a Social or Behavioral Science and two years of experience; OR
* an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preference will be given to individuals who have the knowledge and experience of working with blind individuals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of this position is to provide blind individuals with adaptive technology training that will lead to employment and independent living. This
position teaches computer skills and provides counseling on adjustment to daily living as needed. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
* Review medical, psychological, audiological, and opthamological reports to learn the extent of visual and secondary disabilities. Assess physical ability,
learning ability, tactual perception, memory, conceptual development, attitude, and motivation to develop teaching strategy.
* Design and administer an individualized learning program based on the assessment results and identify techniques and equipment needed to achieve the client's
goals.
* Deliver specialized rehabilitation instruction on adaptive skills for employment and independent living with clients.
* Present in-service training, educational lectures, and demonstrations at hospitals, schools, health care facilities, government agencies, and other service
organizations
* Keep required case file documentation and prepare monthly reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is located in an office environment with prolonged periods in a computer teaching facility.
THIS IS THE TEST
YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Limit your
answer to each question to no more than two (2) pages. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in
the Work History section of your application form. Your grade will be based upon your answers.
If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to agree with the question. Attach the answer sheet to your
application. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.
1. Please describe your experience in teaching & counseling blind adults.
HOW TO APPLY
COMPLETE a State of Oregon Employment application (form PD100) and any required supplements. Copies of applications, supplements and job announcements
can be obtained from:
1. http://www.oregonjobs.org/
;
2. local Oregon Employment Department field offices;
3. most state agency personnel offices.
If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call 503-378-8344 or TTY 503-378-4672 for the
hearing impaired. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.
SEND completed application materials to:
Human Resource Services Division
Recruitment Services Unit
155 Cottage St NE U40
Salem, OR 97301-3968
You may FAX your application materials to (503) 378-4596. Your application materials must be received by the close date and must be complete and legible.
We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume.
NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results.
Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was
not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it's received in our office by the close date.
SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.
KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
Winslow Parker
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Oregon Commission for the Blind
535 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
(971) 673-1588
Ext: 31602
FAX: (971) 673-1570
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