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Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor


Salary: $51,292.80 - $78,124.800 Annually
Location: Des Moines
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 22-02987
Closing:  April 13, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP  
Point of Contact:  Karly Prinds
To Apply:  All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter
and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at
<mailto:karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us

Job Description:

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. 

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.
 
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.

It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
 

*	All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and
resume.

*	Applications outside of the NeoGov website will not be considered.

For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at  <mailto:k> k
<mailto:arly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> arly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us

 

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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;

OR

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;

OR

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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