[Tall-Corn] FW: Orientation and Mobility Specialist posting

[Scott Van Gorp]

Sorry, meant to say I'm sending this for posting to the appropriate NFBNet
lists to potentially get out of state candidates too!

 

Scott Van Gorp, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Phone: 515-720-5282
 <mailto:svangorp at nfbi.org> Email

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From: Scott Van Gorp <svangorp at nfbi.org> 
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 9:15 PM
Subject: Orientation and Mobility Specialist posting

 

Sending this to all as FYI. I copied the text of the announcement. For more
details, please see the websites referenced. Hopefully we can find some good
candidates to help the blind children of Iowa! I'm also sending this for
posting 

 

 


Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired


Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School


 


Announces Employment Opportunity:


 


Orientation and Mobility Specialist


 

Send resume, licensure/certification, copies of transcripts and cover letter
to:

IESBVI Human Resources; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.  

Additional information and job posting available at
http://www.iowa-braille.k12.ia.us/

Contact Human Resources at Phone: 712-366-3283; Email: deb.leheup at iaedb.org
<mailto:deb.leheup at iaedb.org>  

 

 

Primary Function: 

 

*        In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local
Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Orientation and
Mobility Specialist provides direct and consultative orientation and
mobility services to students with visual impairments, in their local school
and home settings. 

*        Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities,
evaluation, goals, and instruction.

*        Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.

*        Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with
evaluations; educational planning.

 

Required Qualifications:  

 

Bachelor's degree in orientation and mobility plus experience using a
computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of
Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensure requirements by the time
of appointment. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within
Iowa on a daily basis also required. Information on Iowa licensing
requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage:
www.state.ia.us/boee/ <http://www.state.ia.us/boee/> . 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

Master's degree in orientation and mobility and experience with school-age
children preferred.

 

Salary and Benefits: 

 

Salary will be determined by the successful applicant's educational and
teaching experience. 

(BA degree - $46,706-$72,466; MA degree - $54,825-$84,530). Comprehensive
benefit package.

 

Position Details: 

 

Full-time, School-year appointment. Position starts immediately. Service
region covers Des Moines, IA and surrounding area. The ability to travel
throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis required.
Criminal and other relevant background checks also required. Applications
will be accepted beginning immediately. Applications accepted until the
position is filled. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired / Iowa Braille
and Sight Saving School is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. A Board of Regents, State of Iowa Program.

 

 

 

Scott Van Gorp, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Phone: 515-720-5282
 <mailto:svangorp at nfbi.org> Email

 <http://www.nfbi.org/> Website 
 
<https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-Of-the-Blind-Of-Iowa-372681823
082570/posts> Facebook 
 <https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa> Twitter 
Live the life you want.

The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and
friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day
we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

 

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