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<i>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
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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 our<b>4PLUS</b>
(<b>4</b> <b>P</b>ost-senior <b>L</b>earning for<b>U</b>ltimate
<b>S</b>uccess) 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.<br>
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To apply for any IESBVI position, applicants should send their resume,
cover letter and transcripts by email
to<a href="mailto:jenny.lidgett@iaedb.org">jenny.lidgett@iaedb.org</a> or
send by mail to: IESBVI- Human Resources, 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503.<br>
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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:<a href="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</a>
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<b>Residential Counselor<br>
</b><u>Primary Function<b>:<br>
</u></b>Under supervision from the Dean of Students, supervises <u>blind
and visually impaired</u> 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.<br>
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<u>Required Qualifications<b>:</u></b> <br>
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. <br>
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<u>Salary</u> starting at $40,000 annually for an 195 day, school year
contract.<br>
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<b>Work Experience Coordinator (WEC)</b><br>
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<u>Primary Function:<br>
</u>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.<br>
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<u>Required Qualifications<b>:</u></b> <br>
Bachelor’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.<br>
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<u>Salary</u> will be determined by the successful applicant’s
educational and teaching experience.<br>
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(BA degree - $44,897-$69,658; MA degree – $52,701-$81,255).<br>
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Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) </b><br>
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<u>Primary Function:<br>
</u>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.<br>
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Required Qualifications:</u> <br>
Bachelor’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.<b>Candidates possessing a special education
endorsement may also qualify</b>, 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:
<a href="http://www.state.ia.us/boee/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery">
www.state.ia.us/boee/</a>.<br>
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<u>Salary</u> will be determined by the successful applicant’s
educational and teaching experience.<br>
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(BA degree - $44,897-$69,658; MA degree – $52,701-$81,255).<br>
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<b>Jenny A. Lidgett</b> <br>
<i>Human Resources Specialist</i> <br>
(712) 366-3284 <br>
3501 Harry Langdon Boulevard<br>
Council Bluffs, IA 51503 <br>
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