<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Please see the below job announcement for the Technology Instructor position at the Iowa Department for the Blind\u2019s Orientation Center for the Blind.</div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">
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<div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Mary Horton <mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As part of our effort to improve agency-wide communication, we are now sharing IDB job openings via email. Below are current openings posted on our
<a href="https://blind.iowa.gov/about-idb/job-postings">Job Postings</a> page.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5303736/technology-instructor-senior-services-specialist-for-the-blind-1?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">Technology
Instructor / Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary: $56,118.40 - $85,467.20 Annually<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Type: Full-time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Number: 26-02754<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Opening Date: 04/10/2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing Date: 04/20/2026 11:59 PM Central<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Point of Contact: Stacy Cervenka <a href="mailto:stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us" target="_blank">stacy.cervenka@blind.state.ia.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To Apply: All candidates are strongly encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to their NeoGov application<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>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.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Technology Instructor to join the Orientation Center for the Blind. This position plays a critical role in preparing blind and low vision adults to compete
successfully in the workforce through the confident use of technology. The successful candidate will design and deliver individualized and group-based instruction in access technology. Instruction emphasizes problem-solving, adaptability, and the development
of transferable skills necessary for employment, education, and active participation in the community. This role requires both technical expertise and the ability to teach complex concepts in a clear, practical, and empowering way. Candidates should demonstrate
strong teaching skills, a commitment to high expectations for blind and low vision people, and the ability to continuously learn and evaluate emerging technologies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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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For additional information, please click on this <u><a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/SeniorServicesSpecialistfortheBlind1-41151.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">link
to view the job description.</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">(Download PDF reader)</a></u><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/5304373/rehabilitation-technology-specialist?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">Rehabilitation
Technology Specialist</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary: $60,507.20 - $93,808.00 Annually<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Location: Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Type: Full-time<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Job Number: 26-02749<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Opening Date: 04/10/2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing Date: 04/22/2026 11:59 PM Central<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Point of Contact: Keri Osterhaus <a href="mailto:Keri.Osterhaus@blind.state.ia" target="_blank">Keri.Osterhaus@blind.state.ia</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To Apply: All applications must be submitted through the State of Iowa job application site at <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa</a>.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume to their online application<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">At the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB), our mission is to empower Iowans who are blind or have low vision to live independently and succeed in competitive employment. As a Rehabilitation Technology Specialist, you\u2019ll play a hands-on
role in making that possible by helping individuals build the skills and confidence to use technology in school, work, and daily life.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This role focuses on teaching, problem-solving, and creating access where it matters most.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, industrial, mechanical, architectural, electrical or rehabilitation engineering and experience equal to one year of full-time work in the design, development
and fabrication of mechanical or electrical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment, machinery, power equipment, service systems, machine tools and measuring instruments;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OR<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional work experience as indicated above for one year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a maximum of four years.<br>
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For additional information, please click on this <u><a href="https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/RehabilitationTechnologySpecialist-41006.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">link
to view the job description</a> <a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">(Download PDF reader)</a><span style="text-decoration:none">.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mary Horton<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information Specialist<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">524 4<sup>th</sup> St. Des Moines, IA 50309<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">515-601-9126<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us"><span style="color:#467886">mary.horton@blind.state.ia.us</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blind.iowa.gov/"><span style="color:#467886">Iowa Department for the Blind</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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