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<h1><b>Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille
Instructor</a></b></h1><br>
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<b>Salary:</b> $51,292.80 - $78,124.800 Annually<br>
<b>Location:</b> Des Moines<br>
<b>Job Type: </b>Full-time<b><br>
Agency: </b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<b>Job Number:</b> 22-02987<br>
<b>Closing:</b> May 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central<br>
<b>LinkedIn Tag:</b> #LI-DNP <br>
<b>Point of Contact: </b> Karly Prinds<br>
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<b>To Apply:</a> </b>All candidates are strongly encouraged to
submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center
Director, Karly Prinds
at<a href="mailto:karly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us">
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<b>Job Description:</b><br>
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<b>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. </b><br>
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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.<br>
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<b>Duties include but are not limited to the following:</b><br>
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.<br>
Teach the Unified English Braille Code, computer Braille, braille music,
and the Nemeth code.<br>
Provide instruction to several students in a small group format.<br>
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.<br>
Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst
center students.<br>
Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within
the case management system.<br>
Participate fully in all center activities.<br>
Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst
center students.<br>
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of
blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work
duties.<br>
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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.<br>
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All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and
resume.<br>
Applications outside of the NeoGov website will not be considered.<br>
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For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at
<a href="mailto:k">k</a><a href="mailto:arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us">
arly.prinds@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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<b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><br>
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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;<br>
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OR<br>
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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;<br>
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OR<br>
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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. <br>
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