[Jobs] FW: Communications Instructor position in LincolnNebraska

Mon Jul 23 12:39:51 CDT 2007

Based upon this comment, I believe that there is a serious
misunderstanding of the Nebraska Orientation Center, and the quality of
training that we provide to both our clients, and our employees. Every
employee is required to complete 600 hours of full emersion training in
the Orientation Center. During this training, instructors must develop
mastery over the non-visual alternatives, and more than this, a clearly
positive philosophy of blindness. Those that do not meet these stringent
expectations are given additional training until they either meet the
requirements, or are dismissed from their positions. Also, they are
subject to a six month period of probation, which can be extended if
appropriate. Our employees receive training that is among the highest
quality in the field of blindness rehabilitation in the United States.
After all, the term "Structured Discovery" was coined here in Nebraska.

Fatos Floyd

I don't know about you, but I'm a bit confused by this post. The subject
line says "communications instructor, however the description calls for
anything
but a degree in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and mobility, or
vocational counseling and yet this person is expected to be able to
participate
in all aspects of training especially those trained as rehabilitation
teachers would be teaching. Seems to me the future students would be
getting the
shaft as far as training is concerned if they received training from the
person who had gotten this job, simply because the credentials required
wouldn't
necessarily insure that the instructor had training in the necessary
areas in order to conduct the training. I have seen in other states that
individuals
were hired without necessary training in use of Braille skills but were
expected to function as a rehabilitation teacher. Seems to me it's time
for blind
folks to stand up and be counted when it comes to expecting quality
instructors and quality training of those instructors within the field
of blindness.
If you're not going to expect instructors to have been trained in the
skills of blindness then how can you expect them to teach the skills of
blindness.

Description: 

Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes toward
blindness. 

Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and
participates in all of its functions. 

Participates with students in educational, social and training
activities. 

Provides appropriate vocational counseling to assist in career planning
and the transition from Orientation Center training. 

Provides instruction to students in non-visual techniques for typing,
abacus, keyboarding, access to computers, instruction in software
applications, handwriting,
etc.  

Requirements: 

Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related areas with two years
of teaching experience, and a knowledge of blindness technology.

Masters degree preferred. 

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To: "Jobs" <Jobs at nfbnet.org>

Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:03 AM

Subject: [Jobs] FW: Communications Instructor position in Lincoln
Nebraska   

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From: LPovinelli at aol.com [
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Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 6:03 PM

Subject: Communications Instructor position in Lincoln Nebraska  

Visually Impaired Orientation CounselorI/II - Communications Instructor

Ne. Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired

Position # 81-40404   

Closing date: July 6, 2007   

Salary: Counselor I - $ 2,370.91 / month - Bachelor's Degree

Counselor II - $ 2,739.71 / month - Master's Degree    

Description:  

Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes toward

blindness.  

Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and

participates in all of its functions.  

Participates with students in educational, social and training

activities.  

Provides appropriate vocational counseling to assist in career planning

and the transition from Orientation Center training.  

Provides instruction to students in non-visual techniques for typing,

abacus, keyboarding, access to computers, instruction in software

applications, handwriting, etc.    

Requirements:  

Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related areas with two years

of teaching experience, and a knowledge of blindness technology.

Masters degree preferred.   

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Director, Nebraska Orientation Center for the Blind

Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Our Mission:

Empowering blind individuals,

Promoting opportunities,

and building belief in the blind.

(402) 471-8120  

-----Original Message-----
From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Fred Olver
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:52 AM
To: Jobs for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Jobs] FW: Communications Instructor position in
LincolnNebraska

I don't know about you, but I'm a bit confused by this post. The subject
line says "communications instructor, however the description calls for
anything but a degree in rehabilitation teaching or orientation and
mobility, or vocational counseling and yet this person is expected to be
able to participate in all aspects of training especially those trained
as rehabilitation teachers would be teaching. Seems to me the future
students would be getting the shaft as far as training is concerned if
they received training from the person who had gotten this job, simply
because the credentials required wouldn't necessarily insure that the
instructor had training in the necessary areas in order to conduct the
training. I have seen in other states that individuals were hired
without necessary training in use of Braille skills but were expected to
function as a rehabilitation teacher. Seems to me it's time for blind
folks to stand up and be counted when it comes to expecting quality
instructors and quality training of those instructors within the field
of blindness. If you're not going to expect instructors to have been
trained in the skills of blindness then how can you expect them to teach
the skills of blindness.

Description:

Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes toward
blindness.

Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and
participates in all of its functions.

Participates with students in educational, social and training
activities.

Provides appropriate vocational counseling to assist in career planning
and the transition from Orientation Center training.

Provides instruction to students in non-visual techniques for typing,
abacus,  keyboarding, access to computers, instruction in software
applications, handwriting, etc.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related areas with two years
of teaching experience, and a knowledge of blindness technology.
Masters degree preferred.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rovig, Lorraine" <LRovig at nfb.org>
To: "Jobs" <Jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:03 AM
Subject: [Jobs] FW: Communications Instructor position in Lincoln
Nebraska

________________________________

From: LPovinelli at aol.com [mailto:LPovinelli at aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 6:03 PM
Subject: Communications Instructor position in Lincoln Nebraska

Visually Impaired Orientation CounselorI/II - Communications Instructor

Ne. Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired

Position # 81-40404

Closing date:  July 6, 2007

Salary: Counselor I - $ 2,370.91 / month - Bachelor's Degree

             Counselor II - $ 2,739.71 / month - Master's Degree

Description:

Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes toward
blindness.

Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and
participates in all of its functions.

Participates with students in educational, social and training
activities.

Provides appropriate vocational counseling to assist in career planning
and the transition from Orientation Center training.

Provides instruction to students in non-visual techniques for typing,
abacus,  keyboarding, access to computers, instruction in software
applications, handwriting, etc.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related areas with two years
of teaching experience, and a knowledge of blindness technology.
Masters degree preferred.

________________________________

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