[Job-Listings] Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor Iowa

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>Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor
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>Education and Training Division
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>Location: Des Moines, IA
>Salary Minimum: $51,292.80
>Salary Maximum: $78,124.80
>Job Type:  Full-time
>Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
>Job Number: 22-01832
>Post Close Date:  January 10, 2022
>Point of Contact:  <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>Helen Stevens
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>To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt 
>from the screening and referral requirements of 
>the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – 
>Human Resources Enterprise. Persons whoo wish to 
>be considered for this position must submit a 
>resume and letter of application to: Helen 
>Stevens Education and Training Director, Iowa 
>Department for the Blind, 524 4th Street, Des 
>Moines, IA 
>50309-2364.<mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us
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>Job Description:
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>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa 
>Department for the Blind. Candidates must follow 
>the instructions in the "To Apply" section. 
>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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>The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is 
>seeking an energetic and passionate Cane Travel 
>instructor for its Young Adult Transition 
>Program for blind youth. This position will 
>serve as part of a small team that works closely 
>together. Ideal candidates will possess a strong 
>teaching ability and a belief in the capacity of 
>blind persons. IDB can provide training in the 
>specific blindness skills areas listed if needed.
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>The Young Adult Transition Program is a 
>school-year based program for youth who have 
>finished high school, but who need additional 
>instruction in order to participate in 
>post-secondary learning and employment 
>opportunities. During the summer, this position 
>will work with IDB’s summer program for youth ages 14-21.
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>Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
>Provide Workplace Readiness, Self Advocacy and 
>Disability-Related skills training to blind 
>youth in comprehensive residential training 
>programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program.
>Provide daily Cane Travel and Orientation and 
>Mobility instruction to students enrolled in the 
>Young Adult Transition program.
>Design lesson plans to meet students’ 
>individual needs and the goals on their 
>Individualized Education Programs and Individual 
>Plans for Employment both to be taught directly 
>and for use by other program staff.
>Write monthly and end of program reports and 
>complete bi-weekly IEP progress monitoring.
>Provide daily guidance and direction to summer 
>program staff hired to provide direct instruction to summer program students.
>Provide guidance and support to Youth Services 
>Workers in how they can most effectively support 
>students’ growth and independence in the area of travel.
>Develop curricula, assessments and teaching 
>materials for teaching blind youth.
>Measure students’ progress toward their goals 
>on an on-going basis through the use of data and 
>rubrics. Collaborate with other program staff 
>and supervisor to address student needs and concerns.
>Serve as a role model for students in the use of 
>nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
>Promote a positive philosophy of blindness 
>through involvement in trainings and community 
>outreach events for parents, educators and other service providers as directed.
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>Essential functions of this position:
>Demonstrate and Promote a positive philosophy of blindness
>Actively participate in program activities
>Communicate regularly with program leaders 
>regarding student needs and concerns
>Document student progress through regular written reports
>Read and write contracted braille
>Teach clients to utilize the contracted braille 
>code proficiently; including the use of
>English grammar, spelling and sentence structure.
>Independently travel (using a long white cane under sleep shades)
>Teach clients to travel using a long white cane
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>Preferred candidates for this position will 
>possess a state of Iowa Orientation and Mobility 
>teaching license, or the ability to obtain one 
>within two years of employment. There are 
>multiple ways to obtain this certification, and 
>more information can be provided upon request.
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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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>For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 
>515-829-7411 or 
><mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us
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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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