[Job-Listings] Full-time_ Orientation and Mobility Specialists needed in Iowa

[Jenny Lidgett]

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI) is seeking candidates for Orientation and Mobility Specialists for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Orientation and Mobility Specialist
One position - Mississippi Bend AEA - Itinerant (with office in Bettendorf, IA)
One position - Grant Wood AEA - Itinerant (could office in Cedar Rapids, IA or Coralville, IA)

To apply: Send resume, licensure/certification, copies of transcripts and cover letter electronically to
Jenny.Lidgett at iaedb.org<mailto:Jenny.Lidgett at iaedb.org> or by mail to: IESBVI Human Resources;
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
Additional information and job posting available at www.iesbvi.org<http://www.iesbvi.org>
Contact Human Resources at Phone: 712-366-3284; Email: jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org<mailto:jenny.lidgett at iaedb.org>


Primary Function:

*         In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides direct and consultative orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments, in their local school and home settings.
*         Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
*         Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
*         Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensure requirements by the time of appointment. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis also required. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in orientation and mobility and experience with school-age children preferred.

Salary, Benefits, Provided work tools:

Salary will be determined by the successful applicant's educational and teaching experience.
(BA degree - $47,500-$73,600; MA degree - $55,700-$85,900). Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities available.

Comprehensive benefit package includes but not limited to:

  *   Medical/Dental
  *   Retirement account options
  *   Life insurance
  *   Flexible spending accounts- medical and dependent care

Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop and cell phone for completion of work duties.

Position Details:

Full-time, School-year appointment. Positions start August 2022. Service regions cover multiple Iowa School districts. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis required. Criminal and other relevant background checks also required. Applications will be accepted beginning immediately. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Available service regions include:


  *   Mississippi Bend AEA - Full Time (Itinerant) office located in Bettendorf, IA


  *   Grant Wood AEA - Full Time (Itinerant) could office in Cedar Rapids, IA or Coralville, IA.


  *   Other positions - location TBD

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired / Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa Program.

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