Education Consultant For The Blind (Mobility Instruction) (35 Hr)

State of Connecticut - Department of Aging and Disability Services; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Connecticut – Department of Aging and Disability Services is seeking an Education Consultant for the Blind (Mobility Instruction) to plan and administer a program of independent travel instruction for blind children and adults. The role involves supervising and instructing in cane usage, safety, posture, and orientation to community environments.

Responsibilities include statewide travel, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and engagement with families.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience teaching blind or visually handicapped adults.
• One (1) year of that experience must be in mobility instruction.
• Possession of a certificate in Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state, or professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum to support students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Travel statewide to deliver high‑quality independent travel instruction services.
• Collaborate with a team to provide world‑class educational and vocational services.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Skills

Mobility instruction

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mobility training

Master's degree in mobility training

Tools

Orientation & Mobility certificate

Job description

Education Consultant – Mobility Instruction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team with the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind as an Education Consultant for the Blind (Mobility Instruction). The role provides a significant impact on the lives of children who are blind or visually impaired, and includes those with multiple impairments.

Position Highlights

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Work Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week
• Work Shift: First shift, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (with a 45‑minute lunch)
• Location: 184 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT
• Requires travel statewide

Job Purpose

Plan and administer a program of independent travel instruction for blind adults and children, supervising and instructing in all techniques of independent travel such as the use of cane and guide devices, and arranging the program to suit individual needs. Instruct in safety measures, muscular coordination, correct posture and walking, and aid blind individuals in orienting themselves to the community and areas where they may travel. The role may include speaking before lay and professional groups, keeping records, and submitting reports on individuals and the program.

Responsibilities

• Utilize detailed knowledge of the principles and methods of education, including all areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, to support children who are blind or visually impaired.
• Provide a collaborative, innovative environment while traveling statewide to deliver high‑quality services.
• Partake in a team dedicated to world‑class educational and vocational services.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

Knowledge of principles and methods of education for the blind and visually handicapped, with emphasis on mobility instruction; some knowledge of eye diseases and psychological effects of blindness; strong oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to deal effectively with others.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Six (6) years of experience teaching blind or visually handicapped adults.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience

One (1) year of that experience must be in mobility instruction.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• College training with special courses in the education of the blind may substitute for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (½) year, up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in mobility training may substitute for the general and special experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assessing and teaching Orientation and Mobility to students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Experience providing consultation to families of blind or visually impaired students.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• Experience providing consultation to education team members.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a certificate in Orientation and Mobility from a recognized national, state, or professional organization.
• May be required to travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Additional Information

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. The employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.