Overbrook School for the Blind

On-Campus Hiring Event: Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 to 4:00 PM Fieldhouse This event will be held in the Fieldhouse and will include on-the-spot interviews for select roles. Candidates should bring their resume to the event. We are hiring for the following positions; paraeducators, TVI’s, nurses, LPN's, behavior support specialists, interveners, school psychologist, development and communications roles, and educational program supervisor along with other positions. Visit our Careers page for a list of openings: https://lnkd.in/ef2n3y8W

OSB is fortunate to have a continued partnership with Kutztown University's Teacher of the Visually Impaired Program (TVI). Beginning last Thursday and extending through the spring semester, Kutztown future TVI's will regularly visit OSB to experience and share in observations in?specifically scheduled department classrooms along with teaching lessons as part of KU's comprehensive?TVI hands-in-learning experience. Part of KU's overall TVI program, The Spring Trip?involves 12 provides both educational opportunities potential future employment opportunities at OSB. It also allows OSB an opportunity for school, now in its 193rd year, to showcase its renowned educational programs.

It’s #AmeriCorpsWeek! This week, we celebrate our OSB AmeriCorps members who dedicate their time and talents to strengthening Pennsylvania communities. Thank you, Governor Shapiro, for honoring their impact! #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWorks Photo Description: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proclamation by the Governor Whereas, more than thirty years ago, Congress established AmeriCorps to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities, and expand pathways to education while increasing civic engagement; and Whereas, service is a hallmark of the American culture and has the unique ability to bring people of all backgrounds together in common cause to meet our country’s most pressing challenges; and Whereas, in Pennsylvania, approximately 7,100 AmeriCorps Members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds work to meet the needs at 1,100 locations, including schools, foodbanks, homeless shelters, health clinics, youth centers, veterans’ facilities, and more; and Whereas, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers strengthen communities, foster civic engagement in the Commonwealth, and bridge divides by bringing people together from all walks of life. Therefore, I, Josh Shapiro, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim March 9 - 15, 2025 to be AmeriCorps Week in celebration of the founding of this national service organization. I encourage all Pennsylvanians to recognize and appreciate the dedication to public service of those in AmeriCorps and to use their example as an inspiration. Given under my hand and the Seal of the Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, on this sixth day of March, two thousand twenty-five, the year of the Commonwealth the two hundred forty-ninth. Governor Josh Shapiro

What is Next Step Skills? Next Step Skills is a free, virtual mentorship and work-readiness program for blind/visually-impaired students ages 14-24 in Pennsylvania! AmeriCorps members serving at the Overbrook School for the Blind facilitate five Next Step Skills sessions throughout the year. Students participate in weekly virtual social activities, focus lessons, and 1 on 1 mentoring. All OSB AmeriCorps members and the students they serve are close in age and share the experience of living with visual impairments. This creates especially powerful near-peer mentoring relationships. Image Description: The image is an infographic with the words What Is Next Step Skills in yellow with a red background. There are 3 textboxes with text. The first box says?MENTORING:?Weekly 1 on 1 mentoring sessions with a mentor who is also blind or visually-impaired. Students build confidence through a variety of activities:?Exploring Assistive Technology,?Goal Setting,?Mock Interviews,?Job Searching,?Sharing Experiences and Advice. The second box says?SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:?Weekly games and bonding activities that help students connect with blind/visually-impaired peers. Social activities include:?Jeopardy,?Family Feud,?Trivia,?Improv Games,?Scavenger Hunts. The third box says?FOCUS LESSONS:?Weekly professional development workshops designed for young adults preparing to enter college or the workforce. Some topics include:?Self-Advocacy and Disclosing Disability,?Researching and Applying to Colleges,?Career panels with blind professionals,?Professional Communication.?At the bottom is a logo and text for "Overbrook School for the Blind AmeriCorps." ?

OSB Partnering for DeafBlind Family Workshop Come to The Pennsylvania School For The Deaf on Saturday March 29 for a family-centered workshop where families will learn about how to best support literacy skills and development in their DeafBlind children, network with other families with DeafBlind children, participate in a family networking lunch event and create hands-on materials to bring home! Presented by Overbook School for the Blind, PaTTAN, and Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and entitled, “Family Workshop Supporting Literacy in DeafBlind Children: Creating Access for Learning,” the event will take place from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. and provides families the opportunity to participate in-person or via Zoom. Those who attend will be able to participate in the free lunch networking event and the hands-on Story Box workshop in the afternoon. Childcare will be provided. Website page/registration: https://lnkd.in/eMN8UjgS

OSB Partnering for DeafBlind Family Workshop Come to The Pennsylvania School For The Deaf on Saturday March 29 for a family-centered workshop where families will learn about how to best support literacy skills and development in their DeafBlind children, network with other families with DeafBlind children, participate in a family networking lunch event and create hands-on materials to bring home! Presented by Overbook School for the Blind, PaTTAN, and Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and entitled, “Family Workshop Supporting Literacy in DeafBlind Children: Creating Access for Learning,” the event will take place from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. and provides families the opportunity to participate in-person or via Zoom. Those who attend will be able to participate in the free lunch networking event and the hands-on Story Box workshop in the afternoon. Childcare will be provided. Photo description: The green and orange graphics below contains information, a bar code to be scanned for more information, and a photo in the upper left of a child's hands reading braille. The information is repeated from what is written above, including the web page with additional information and a registration form: www.psd.org/dbliteracy.

Spring Session 1 of Next Step Skills Has Begun! We're thrilled to start Spring Session 1 of Next Step Skills, focusing on the theme of Self-Advocacy with 10 dedicated students who are ready to embark on this transformative journey! Why Self-Advocacy Matters for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth: Empowerment:?Learn to speak up for yourself and make your voice heard, ensuring your needs are recognized and met Independence:?Build confidence to make choices that align with your goals, promoting autonomy in daily life Advocacy:?Develop skills to effectively communicate your needs and rights, promoting collaboration and understanding in various setting Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together. Stay tuned for more updates and resources throughout the session. Let's make this spring unforgettable! Our OSB AmeriCorps members deliver personalized workshops and 1-on-1 mentoring to blind and visually impaired young adults across Pennsylvania. Do you know any students ages 14-24 who could benefit from this FREE virtual program? Visit us at?www.osb.org?or contact us at?[email protected]?for more information! #osbamericorps?#blind?#visuallyimpaired?#lowvison?#NextStepSkills Image description:?The image features a quote on a white background with?a red border. The quote reads: "Next Step Skills Spring Session 1:?Self-Advocacy, Empowerment, Independence, Advocacy" Below the quote is a logo and text for "Overbrook School for the Blind AmeriCorps." The logo includes an illustration of a building. There is a decorative yellow star in the top left corner and the bottom right corner of the quote.

Recently Overbrook School for the Blind Occupational Therapists Melissa Brown and Abby Diaz were invited by Gwynedd Mercy University's (GMU) Occupational Therapy Program to serve as guest lecturers. During their presentation, Melissa and Abby covered topics such as vision diagnoses, low vision in the school setting, working on multidisciplinary teams, and the use of both low-tech and high-tech assistive technology. Read more about it here: https://conta.cc/4g6AseE

“Overbrook’s history and commitment to the visually impaired, and its ability to pivot to a school that can and will educate those with multiple challenges make it truly a special place," says Sylvia Chow, OSB's newly named Chief Financial Officer. “I’m not just happy – I’m proud to become part of that.” Here's the full announcement:

Want to work in a place that is supportive, empathetic and nurturing? WE ARE HIRING! Click onto the link for more information https://lnkd.in/ef2n3y8W