You must submit a copy of your transcript at the time of application.  (See “How to Apply.”)

TEST ANNOUNCEMENT

NUMBER 2010-145

ISSUED  AUGUST 25, 2010

 

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

State Civil Service Commission

 

Examination

 

for

 

REHABILITATION TEACHER OF THE BLIND

AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

 

 

Exam

No.

 

Job Title

Job

Code

Pay Schedule

and Range

 

 

1.

Rehabilitation Teacher of the

44210

ST07

 

 

 

Blind and Visually Impaired

 

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

 

VETERANS:  Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.

 

NATURE OF WORK

 

Employees instruct persons who are blind or visually impaired, in their homes and community settings.  Instruction is provided in cooking, home management, sewing and needle-work, home repairs, communication skills (typing/basic computer usage), and daily life skills.  Employees interview and evaluate clients, develop training plans jointly with clients, and work with family members in implementing the adjustment plan.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

Please make sure you meet all requirements.  If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.

 

You must be willing to travel.  Travel expenses will be paid.

 

You must be of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Pennsylvania residency is currently waived for this job title.

 

All of the positions in this job title come under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.  If you are a final candidate for one of these positions, you will have to provide reports on your background from such sources as the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.  If your background is unacceptable, you will be disqualified for employment in such positions.  You will receive information about these requirements and how to obtain the required reports at the time you are being considered for employment.

 

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Teaching of the Blind or Visually Impaired; OR 1 year of experience in rehabilitation teaching of the blind or visually impaired; and a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in early intervention, special education with an emphasis in visual handicaps, secondary or adult education, home economics or a related field.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

There are currently 23 filled positions within the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry:

 

County

Number of Positions

Allegheny

4

Blair

5

Cambria

1

Dauphin

2

Erie

3

Luzerne

5

Philadelphia

3

 

Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.

 

For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:

 

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

Bureau of Human Resources

Labor and Industry Building – Room 1418

651 Boas Street

Harrisburg, PA  17121

Telephone:  (717) 787-6374

Internet:  www.dli.state.pa.us

 

OR

 

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services

1521 North 6th Street

Harrisburg, PA  17102

Telephone:  (717) 787-6176

 

TESTING

 

Your application will be evaluated to determine whether you meet the minimum job requirements described in this announcement.  If you meet the requirements you will receive a score.

 

You must provide complete and accurate information.  Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in disqualification.

 

If you previously applied and were found ineligible, but now meet the minimum requirements, you may reapply at any time during the life of this announcement.  A new application must be submitted for retest.

 

TEST RESULTS

 

Employment and promotion lists will be established.  You will be notified in writing of your test results.

 

This test and scoring procedure are different from previous tests for this job title.  If you have taken the test before, you may receive a different score on this test.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:

 

State Civil Service Commission

ATTN:  Applications

P.O. Box 569

Harrisburg, PA  17108-0569

 

Online and paper applications both require submission of a copy of your transcripts at the time of application.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.  Enter your name and Social Security Number at the top of the transcripts.  Send by e-mail to RA-cs-transcripts@state.pa.us or fax to (717) 787-8650 or mail to the above address.

Applications and further information can be obtained from:

 

1.

State Civil Service Commission:

 

 

 

Harrisburg:  2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O.

 

Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text

 

Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685

 

 

 

Philadelphia:  110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone

 

(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers

only) (215) 560-4367

 

 

 

 

Pittsburgh:  411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone

 

(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

 

callers only) (412) 565-2484

 

 

 

Internet:  www.scsc.state.pa.us

 

 

2.

PA CareerLink offices

 

 

3.

The Human Resources Offices listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement

 

For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."