<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body><div>Is Jim retiring?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div style="font-size:75%;color:#575757">Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S™III, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone</div></div> <br>Gaeir Dietrich <gdietrich@htctu.net> wrote:<br>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma">
[braille-n-teach] great opportunity for the right person, could it be you?</span></font><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><font size="6" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold">Job
Announcement</span></font></b><b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold"><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold">California
School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

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Walnut Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold">Fremont,
CA 94536<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="right" style="text-align:right"><b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold">(510)
794-3800</span></font></b><font size="5" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold">Position:                                
Teacher Specialist, Assistive Technology Specialist</span></font></b><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold"><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold">                                               
194 day Calendar<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

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bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold">Salary:                                   
$67, 020 - $ 87,000  per year*<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><b><font size="4" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold">                                       
</span></font></b><font face="Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:-2.0in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Duties:                                                
</span></font></b><span style="font-weight:normal">The assistive technology
specialist performs the following duties:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Provides
direct instruction in assistive technology to CSB students<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Evaluates
hardware and software to determine its relevance to the education of blind and
low vision students<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Assists
with the set up and maintenance of assistive technology in CSB classrooms<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Performs
assistive technology assessments for CSB students, CSB Assessment Center
students & for students with visual impairments in LEAs <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Writes
assistive technology reports & participates in IEP meetings when
appropriate<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Creates
& develops assistive technology curriculum for dissemination and training
of families and professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Provides
technical assistance & training to students with visual impairments,
teachers of students with visual impairments, related service professionals,
and families Performs assistive technology assessments for students with visual
impairments in LEAs throughout the state. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Works
closely with the CSB Low Vision program to evaluate, recommend, and train on
specialized devices and products<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><font size="3" face="Symbol"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<font size="1" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">       
</span></font></span></span></font></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-weight:normal">Provides
on-going collaboration with CDE & LEAs regarding the assistive technology
needs of students with visual impairments </span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:0in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:0in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt">Qualifications:       </span></font></b><span style="font-weight:normal">1.) Education Specialist, Visually Impaired
Credential or Clinical Rehabilitation Services Credential, Orientation &
Mobility<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:2.5in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">                             
</span></font></b><span style="font-weight:normal">2.) Three years teaching
experience with students with visual impairments<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-indent:0in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal">3) Extensive knowledge teaching
assistive technology<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-indent:0in"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:normal">4.) Successfully passing CBEST</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>

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font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold">Desired
Skills:           </span></font></b><font face="Arial"><span style="font-family:Arial">1.)<b><span style="font-weight:bold">
</span></b>Masters degree</span></font><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial">                                   
2.) Experience performing assessments & writing reports<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial">                                   
3.) Experience presenting workshops & conference presentations<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                   
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent2"><b><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:
12.0pt">How to Apply:</span></font></b><span style="font-weight:normal">                 
Please submit your resume and copy(s) of credential(s) to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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9.0pt;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-align:justify;text-justify:
inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                               
California School for the Blind</span></font><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                               
500 Walnut Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                               
Fremont, CA  94536<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                               
Attn:  Bee Dittmer<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial">                                                                                   
</span></font>              
Open until filled.<font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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inter-ideograph;text-indent:-2.0in"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoBodyText2"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">All
applications will be screened based upon desirable qualifications and relevant
experience.  Only the most qualified applicants will be scheduled for
interviews.  All other applications will be placed in a talent bank for
future consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">*The above
salary includes a $700.00 per month Recruitment and Retention bonus.  The
California School for the Blind is a member of the California Public
Employee’s Retirement System.  However, if you are currently a
member of the California State Teacher’s Retirement System, you now have
the option of remaining with them.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">*There is a
4.62% decrease in salary until June 30, 2013.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">A job offer
will be made contingent upon a final budget being approved by the State
Legislature and the Governor that allows for full funding of this position.
Current or future executive orders relative to filling vacant positions may
also affect this<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">process.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="2" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">For
questions and/or additional information, please contact Bee Dittmer or James
Rudder, at (510) 794-3800</span></font><font face="Arial"><span style="font-family:
Arial">.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><font size="1" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:Arial">CALIFORNIA
STATE GOVERNMENT - AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL
REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARTIAL
STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE, OR SEXUAL
ORIENTATION.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">Stuart Wittenstein, EdD<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">California School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">500 Walnut Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">Fremont, CA 94536<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">510-794-3800, ext 201<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">Fax: 510-794-3813<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial">Those who believe in our ability, do more than stimulate
us.  They create for us an atmosphere in which it becomes easier for us to
succeed.  John Spalding<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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