[Job-Listings] Fwd: Courtesy Posting - IESBVI Job Opportunities

Wed May 26 22:17:24 UTC 2021

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>This is being sent as a courtesy on behalf of 
>Iowa Educational Services of the Blind and 
>Visually Impaired (IESBVI). This is a completely 
>separate entity from the Iowa Department for the 
>Blind. It does not represent the views or 
>policies of the Iowa Department for the 
>Blind.  please direct all comments, concerns, or 
>inquiries to: Jenny Lidgett 
>at<mailto:jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org>jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org.
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>Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and 
>Visually Impaired (IESBVI) is currently seeking 
>applicants for several exciting opportunities to 
>work with Blind/Visually Impaired students aged 
>17- 21 in our4PLUS (4 Post-senior Learning 
>forUltimate Success) program based out of the 
>Council Bluffs, IA campus for the upcoming 
>school year. This program provides extra 
>transitional support between high school and 
>college or work. Students in this program stay 
>in residential dorms throughout the week from 
>Sunday evening to Friday afternoon and 
>participate in on-campus classroom settings and 
>either work in the community or attend college 
>classes at other times in the day.
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>To apply for any IESBVI position, applicants 
>should send their resume, cover letter and 
>transcripts by email 
>to<mailto:jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org>jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org 
>or send by mail to: IESBVI- Human Resources, 
>3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
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>Below is a summary of positions that would start 
>August 2021. Full descriptions of the job 
>postings can be found 
>at:<https://www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/ART/5148a324228f3?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>https://www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us/vnews/display.v/ART/5148a324228f3.
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>Residential Counselor
>Primary Function:
>Under supervision from the Dean of Students, 
>supervises blind and visually impaired 4Plus 
>students. Supervision occurs during 
>non-classroom hours (typically 3 pm to 11 pm) to 
>provide instructional and recreational 
>activities for proper social, physical, and 
>intellectual development. Provides tutoring on 
>nightly basis. Reinforces independent living 
>skills including but not limited to personal 
>care, food preparation, clothing management 
>(laundry, sorting, identification), money 
>management, personal organization (materials and 
>time management) and household maintenance as 
>well as social/emotional skills in preparation 
>for transition to independent living.
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>Required Qualifications:
>Bachelor's degree in education, human services, 
>or a related area.  Three years of previous 
>experience working with the Blind.  Knowledge 
>and experience of the needs of blind/visually 
>impaired students, including familiarity of 
>Braille, Orientation and Mobility skills and 
>assistive technology for the Blind.   Excellent 
>interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability 
>to identify student problems and to provide resolution to such problems.
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>Salary starting at $40,000 annually for an 195 day, school year contract.
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>Work Experience Coordinator (WEC)
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>Primary Function:
>Coordinates the Work Experience Program for 
>students who are blind and visually impaired 
>enrolled in the 4PLUS Program on our Council 
>Bluffs campus. Provides small group instruction 
>in the classroom setting on employment topics, 
>and makes site visits to assist, monitor and 
>evaluate student progress in the work experience 
>setting. Serves as the liaison between employers 
>and the 4PLUS program to establish and maintain 
>work experience opportunities for students in 
>the program. Serves as an advocate for students.
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>Required Qualifications:
>Bachelorâ€™s degree in education plus experience 
>using a computer and other office equipment 
>required.  Candidates must meet State of Iowa 
>teacher licensure requirements with endorsements 
>in Special Education (grades 5-12) and Work 
>Experience Coordinator by the time of 
>appointment. Candidates who do not possesses the 
>Work Experience Coordinator endorsement will be 
>considered, but will be required to complete the 
>endorsement within 1-2 years from the time of 
>appointment. Candidates must be able to travel 
>regularly in a designated region and 
>occasionally work outside of regular school hours.
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>Salary will be determined by the successful 
>applicantâ€™s educational and teaching experience.
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>(BA degree - $44,897-$69,658; MA degree – $52,701-$81,255).
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>Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)
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>Primary Function:
>Provides appropriate transition support and/or 
>instruction to students aged 17-21 with visual 
>impairments participating in the 4PLUS Program 
>located on the Council Bluffs campus. Teaches 
>independent living skills, financial management, 
>cooking.  Other areas that might be involved 
>include recreation and leisure, compensatory, 
>and care skills in the dorms. Formulates 
>appropriate educational objective, activities, 
>evaluation, goals, and instruction. Reports 
>student growth and programs to parents 
>periodically. Participates as a member of 
>multidisciplinary teams for educational 
>planning, evaluations and development of IEPs. May lead IEP meetings.
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>Required Qualifications:
>Bachelorâ€™s degree in education plus experience 
>using a computer and other office equipment 
>required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa 
>teacher licensure requirements with an 
>endorsement in visual impairment by the time of 
>appointment.Candidates possessing a special 
>education endorsement may also qualify, but must 
>complete the visual impairment endorsement 
>within three years of appointment (financial 
>assistance available for necessary coursework). 
>Information on Iowa licensing requirements may 
>be found at the Board of Educational Examiners 
>webpage: 
><http://www.state.ia.us/boee/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>www.state.ia.us/boee/.
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>Salary will be determined by the successful 
>applicantâ€™s educational and teaching experience.
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>(BA degree - $44,897-$69,658; MA degree – $52,701-$81,255).
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>Jenny A. Lidgett
>Human Resources Specialist
>(712) 366-3284
>3501 Harry Langdon Boulevard
>Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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