[Trainer-Talk] FW: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Young Adult Transition Program (Updated)

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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 an energetic and passionate Career 
>Exploration instructor for its 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. During the summer, this position 
>will work with IDB’s summer program for youth ages 14-21.
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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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>Work with students to explore potential career 
>paths, develop job readiness skills, and 
>participate in volunteer and paid work-based 
>learning experiences. Arrange for and assist 
>students with conducting informational 
>interviews and job shadows to learn about 
>potential job options. Arrange for volunteer 
>opportunities that meet students’ interests. 
>Assist students in applying for jobs.
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>Assist students in planning for, applying to, 
>and attending community college classes as appropriate.
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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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>Develop curricula, assessments and teaching 
>materials for teaching blind youth. 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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>Serve as a role model for students in the use of 
>nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills.
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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:
>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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