[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: please distribute the announcement below to interested individuals

[Michael Hingson]

From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 6:26 PM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: please distribute the announcement below to interested individuals

 

 

Braille Communication Instructor/ Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1

Location: Polk County

Department: 131-Department for the Blind

Salary Minimum: $44,969

Salary Maximum: $68,949

Job Description:

Applicants must meet selective 926 Braille Certification

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, using embossers and software. Teach the Unified English Braille
Code, computer Braille, music Braille, 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.

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. 

Essential Functions & Critical competencies: 

 

Ability to read contracted Braille

Ability to write Braille with a Braille writer, slate and stylus.

Knowledge of assistive technologies to demonstrate and teach the use of in
combination with Braille, including the use of electronic notetakers.

Knowledge of computer Braille, Music Braille, and the Nemeth code.

Ability to create assignments and develop Braille projects and curriculum.

Ability to learn the Code Master system of teaching Braille.

Ability to evaluate student progress and work with students to develop goals
and objectives.

Ability to explain complex technical information in a clear and concise
manner to students with varying levels of technical knowledge and a wide
range of educational and cultural backgrounds. 

Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop alternative techniques of
blindness and to maintain knowledge of past and current related practices
and techniques.

Excellent judgment.

Ability to handle stress.

Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

Ability to identify and solve problems both independently and as part of a
team.

Good oral and written communications skills.

Ability to use Microsoft Windows 7 and Office Suite

Ability to engage in limited travel.

Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward blindness.

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***

The Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of
Braille Communication Instructor/ Sr Services Specialist for the Blind 1 in
the adult comprehensive Adjustment- to - Blindness Training Center. This
person provides small group instruction in the reading and writing of
Braille using the Code Master teaching system. The slate and stylus, Perkins
Brailler, electronic notetakers, Braille displays and embossing software
will be taught. This person will work with students in making the transition
to the Unified English Braille Code (UEBC). We are looking for someone who
will participate fully in the center activities and challenge students to
grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on a
appositive 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 life full, happy, and successful lives. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  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.


For Additional ways to qualify, please click on this link to see additional
ways to qualify
<https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas
sDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf>  and minimum
qualifications. 

Additional Qualifications: Applicants must meet selective 926 Braille
Certification. 

Post close date: 02-Mar-2015

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to :

                  Iowa Department for the Blind

                  Attention: Shawn Mayo - Orientation Center Director 

                  524 4th Street

                  Des Moines, IA 50309

                  Email: shawn.mayo at blind.state.ia.us