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Braille Communication Instructor/ Senior Services Specialist for the
Blind 1<br>
Location: Polk County<br>
Department: 131-Department for the Blind<br>
Salary Minimum: $44,969<br>
Salary Maximum: $68,949<br>
Job Description:<br>
Applicants must meet selective 926 Braille Certification<br>
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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. <br>
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Duties include but are not limited to the following:<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, using embossers and software. Teach the Unified English
Braille Code, computer Braille, music Braille, 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.<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><br>
<b>Essential Functions & Critical competencies: <br>
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</i>Ability to read contracted Braille<br>
Ability to write Braille with a Braille writer, slate and stylus.<br>
Knowledge of assistive technologies to demonstrate and teach the use of
in combination with Braille, including the use of electronic
notetakers.<br>
Knowledge of computer Braille, Music Braille, and the Nemeth code.<br>
Ability to create assignments and develop Braille projects and
curriculum.<br>
Ability to learn the Code Master system of teaching Braille.<br>
Ability to evaluate student progress and work with students to develop
goals and objectives.<br>
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. <br>
Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop alternative techniques of
blindness and to maintain knowledge of past and current related practices
and techniques.<br>
Excellent judgment.<br>
Ability to handle stress.<br>
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.<br>
Ability to identify and solve problems both independently and as part of
a team.<br>
Good oral and written communications skills.<br>
Ability to use Microsoft Windows 7 and Office Suite<br>
Ability to engage in limited travel.<br>
Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude toward blindness.<br>
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency’s philosophy of
blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties.
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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>
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. <br>
For Additional ways to qualify, please click on this
<a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf">
link to see additional ways to qualify</a> and minimum qualifications.
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Additional Qualifications: Applicants must meet selective 926 Braille
Certification. <br>
Post close date: 02-Mar-2015<br>
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to :<br>
Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
Attention: Shawn Mayo – Orientation Center Director <br>
524 4<sup>th</sup> Street<br>
Des Moines, IA 50309<br>
Email:
<a href="mailto:shawn.mayo@blind.state.ia.us">
shawn.mayo@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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Shawn Mayo<br>
Orientation Center, Program Administrator<br>
Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
524 4<sup>th</sup> St.<br>
Des Moines, 50309<br>
Office: 515-281-1313<br>
Mobile: 515-802-8162<br>
<a href="mailto:Shawn.mayo@blind.state.ia.us">
Shawn.mayo@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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