[Rehab] Fwd: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Young Adult Transition Program

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>Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Young Adult Transition Program
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>Education and Training Division
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>Location: Des Moines, IA
>Salary Minimum: $50,731.20
>Salary Maximum: $77,272.00
>Job Type:  Full-time
>Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
>Job Number: 21-02263
>Post Close Date:  March 28, 2021
>Pointe of Contact:  <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>Helen Stevens
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>To Apply:  For consideration please submit your resume, and cover 
>letter to Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa 
>Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 
>50309-2364<mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us
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>Job Description:
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>This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. 
>Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
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>Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral 
>requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - 
>Human Resources Enterprise.
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>The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking four energetic 
>and passionate teachers for its new Young Adult Transition Program 
>for blind youth. Ideal candidates will possess a strong teaching 
>ability and a belief in the capacity of blind persons. IDB can 
>provide training in the specific blindness skills areas listed if needed.
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>The Young Adult Transition Program is a school-year based program 
>for youth who have finished high school, but who need additional 
>instruction in order to participate in post-secondary learning and 
>employment opportunities. Primary areas of instruction will include 
>career exploration, literacy, orientation and mobility, technology 
>and independent living skills. Each teacher will be assigned 
>specific areas of focus. During the summer, teachers will work with 
>IDB's summer program for youth ages 14-21 teaching the same subjects 
>as during the school year.
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>Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
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>Provide Workplace Readiness, Self-Advocacy and Disability-Related 
>skills training to blind youth in comprehensive residential training 
>programs such as the Young Adult Transition Program and LEAP Program.
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>Teach students to read and write contracted braille, travel using 
>the long white cane, and utilize access technology including smart 
>phones and computers with screen reading software.
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>Work with students to explore potential career paths, develop job 
>readiness skills, and participate in volunteer and paid work-based 
>learning experiences.
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>Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual 
>techniques and problem-solving skills.
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>Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching 
>blind youth in areas such as literacy, orientation and mobility, 
>career exploration, money management, self-advocacy, and independent living.
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>Work with students and their families, IEP teams, vocational 
>rehabilitation counselors, case workers and others as appropriate to 
>assist each student in planning for his/her next steps after 
>completion of the program. Develop individualized goals for each 
>student. Assist students in advocating for their wants and needs. 
>Assist students in learning how to utilize supports as needed 
>without giving up their independence and self-autonomy. Assist 
>students in transitioning to college, the IDB Orientation Center 
>and/or community living as appropriate.
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>Document student progress through monthly, quarterly and end of 
>program reports. Measure students' progress toward their goals on an 
>on-going basis through the use of data and rubrics. Collaborate with 
>other program staff and supervisor to address student needs and concerns.
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>Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in 
>trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and 
>other service providers as directed.
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>Essential functions of this position:
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>Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness
>Actively participate in program activities
>Communicate regularly with program leaders regarding student needs 
>and concerns
>Document student progress through regular written reports
>Read and write contracted braille
>Teach clients to utilize the contracted braille code proficiently; 
>including the use of
>English grammar, spelling and sentence structure.
>Independently travel (using a long white cane under sleep shades)
>Teach clients to travel using a long white cane
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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.
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>Minimum Qualification Requirements
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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;
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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;
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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.
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