Rehabilitation Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired - Career Opportunities

OVR’s Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) provides services to assist Pennsylvanians who are blind or visually impaired to work and maintain independent lives. Rehabilitation Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired helps individuals safely and efficiently carry out their daily activities at home, on the job, and in the community. Rehabilitation Teachers promote optimal personal and social adjustment to blindness, leading to self-sufficient and independent living.

OVR continually accepts applications for Rehabilitation Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (job code 44210). All positions are within the Department of Labor and Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services. OVR’s Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) has 6 District Office locations that provide a wide range of services for persons with visual disabilities throughout Pennsylvania.

 

Pennsylvania residency requirement is waived and no written test is required. You will be rated on your experience and training. Your score will be based on what you report on your application and supplement. All positions are filled through the State Civil Service Commission.

 

All 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 you are a final candidate and not a Pennsylvania resident, you must also obtain a report of Federal Criminal History Record Information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 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.

A bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Teaching of the Blind or Visually Impaired; OR one 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 disabilities, secondary or adult education, home economics or a related field.

OVR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Commonwealth benefits available to new employees include liberal retirement/pension plan; paid vacation, personal and sick leave; paid holidays; prescription, vision and dental plan coverage (after six months); paid group life insurance, and much more.

 

APPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION TEACHER OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED POSITIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Rehabilitation Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired announcement #2010-145 and information on how to apply for Pennsylvania Civil Service positions can be found on the State Civil Service Commission website. Apply online at http://www.scsc.state.pa.us/ or submit your completed paper application and paper application supplement to: State Civil Service Commission, (ATTN: Applications), P.O. Box 569, Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569.

 

Online and paper applications both require submission of documentation from the agency which provided your training in an orientation and mobility program; OR a transcript from your college or university; OR a list of completed coursework. Print your name and social security number at the top of the documentation, course listing or transcripts and mail to the address above.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you have any questions, please contact LaKeysha McLaurin, OVR's Recruitment Specialist at: (717) 787-2521 voice, (717) 783-4885 TTY or via e-mail at lmclaurin@pa.gov.

 

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