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11.25pt'><p align=right style='margin:0in;text-align:right'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white'>September 25, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr id=abe-section-row-3163c0e2-1f25-46ae-9e7e-57e3f50cc387><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=abe-column-block-cf3c0a6b-7898-4347-99fe-4c10fd351610-outlook-only><div><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='max-width:6.25in;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='background:white;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width=600 valign=top 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style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:19.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#035166'><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fiowa%2Fjobs%2F5092463%2Findependent-living-rehabilitation-teacher%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/0100019982319607-6a6bcfd2-aef4-4976-91d6-e2b6db84e6ff-000000/_n0Fu22fvg7aqAjw5sdOSTH7WWQVMAnwgd_hJpWIKCk=424" target="_blank"><span style='color:#035166'>Independent Living Rehabilitation Teacher </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h1><div><div><div><div id=salary-label-id><p class=MsoNormal>Salary: $56,118.40 - $85,467.20 Annually<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div id=location-label-id><p class=MsoNormal>Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Job Type: Full-time<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Job Number: 26-00786<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Opening Date: 09/25/2025<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Closing Date: 10/9/2025 11:59 PM Central<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Point of Contact: Kim Walford <a href="mailto:Kim.Walford@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">Kim.Walford@blind.state.ia.us</a> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>To Apply: Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume to their NeoGov application<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#262828'>Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong id=isPasted><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>This is a non-merit position. 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.</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%' id=isPasted><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking a Senior Service Specialist for the Blind, Independent Living Rehabilitation Teacher. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude toward blindness, is passionate about working with a diverse population and individuals at any period of human development, has excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrates an appreciation for learning and teaching. This is an opportunity to join a team of energetic professionals who enjoy making a difference in the lives of those served. Domicile will take place in Polk County; however, this may be negotiated. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Essential Functions:</span></u></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Communicate effectively:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'> Must be able to effectively exchange information and ideas in a way that a message is clearly understood and received whether that be in person, by phone, in groups, video conferencing or through use of any other communication modality.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Literacy skill:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'> The ability to understand written English text (reading) and to express thoughts and ideas through written words in the English language (writing).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Use of correct sentence structure</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>: Ability to use correct sentence structure, punctuation, and word spelling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Active listener:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'> Ability to engage with what someone then provides proper feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Emotional Intelligence: </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Can stay calm under pressure and express feelings in a constructive way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Contact Independent Living client referral, and/or guardian then as requested completes a program application, certifies the client for program eligibility, develop and complete planning processes and other related program requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Assesses clients\u2019 training needs, provide blindness skills training and instruction in the areas of Braille, cane travel, advocacy, home-management, daily living, assistive technology, leisure, group training, and adjustment to blindness counseling.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Ability to help clients develop self-confidence, a positive attitude about their blindness, and achieve success outcomes. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Case management includes managing the client\u2019s case, authorizing program services and/or aids or devices within the parameters programmatically allowable, collecting specific documentation, information and data related for the client\u2019s record necessary for federal and state statistical data collection.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Requires a high standard of ethical behavior in the workplace, and in multicultural settings. Examples include Integrity, honesty, respect, responsibility, accountability, and open communications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Travels statewide to serve individuals who are eligible for Independent Living (IL) program services and for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program services, including students with disabilities who are potentially eligible (PE) for VR services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in'><strong><u><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>Benefits:</span></u></strong><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:.5in;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%'><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#171818'>At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. 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