[Job-Listings] Fwd: Job Posting - Braille Instructor Iowa

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>Braille Instructor
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>Salary: $51,854.40 - $78,977.60 Annually
>Location: Des Moines
>Job Type:  Full-time
>Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
>Job Number: 22-02987
>Closing: September 5, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central
>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP
>Point of Contact:  Karly Prinds
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>letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, 
>Karly Prinds 
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>Job Description:
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>The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for 
>the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille 
>Instructor in the Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence 
>Center. This person provides small group instruction in the reading 
>and writing of Braille using the Code Master curriculum. The slate 
>and stylus, Perkins brailler, electronic notetakers, braille 
>displays, and embossing software will be taught. We are looking for 
>someone who will bring an enthusiastic and positive energy to our 
>team, participate fully in center activities, and challenge students 
>to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on 
>a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality 
>and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training 
>and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives.
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>Duties include but are not limited to the following:
>Provide individualized instruction to adults in all areas of Braille 
>including, but not limited to reading contracted Braille, writing 
>with the slate and stylus, using the Perkins Brailler, using braille 
>displays and notetakers, and using embossers and software.
>Teach the Unified English Braille Code, computer Braille, braille 
>music, and the Nemeth code.
>Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.
>Provide instruction in the correct use of grammar, spelling, and 
>punctuation in the development of better verbal communication 
>skills, as needed; assist students in preparing and studying for the 
>GED, as needed.
>Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst 
>center students.
>Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports 
>within the case management system.
>Participate fully in all center activities.
>Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst 
>center students.
>Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of 
>blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.
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>It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct 
>background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
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>All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.
>Applications outside of the NeoGov website will not be considered.
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>For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at 
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>Minimum Qualification Requirements
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>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in 
>human service-oriented sciences, education, marketing or business 
>and experience equal to three years of full time professional work;
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>the equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a 
>rehabilitation counselor or teacher shall be considered as 
>qualifying provided the employee has successfully completed training 
>to meet the certification criteria established by the agency;
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>an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 
>the equivalent of one year of full-time professional work experience 
>for each year of the required education to a maximum substitution of 
>four years.
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>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the 
>Blind.  Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and 
>referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative 
>Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
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