[Trainer-Talk] FW: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Iowa

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Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher 

Location: Des Moines, IA 
Salary Minimum: $51,854.40
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 23-04196
Post Close Date:  June 21, 2023
Point of Contact:   <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Stevens

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contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411 or
<mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us

Job Description:

The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking energetic and passionate
teachers for a position that will promote IDB's mission, vision and values
through teaching blindness skills to teens and adults across Iowa. As a
member of a team of eight teachers, this position will be based in Des
Moines and travel to serve roughly twenty-five clients in a section of the
state. This position will also get to plan and lead group training events
for youth and adults in collaboration with other teachers. Ideal candidates
will possess a strong teaching ability, solid organization and time
management skills, and a belief in the capacity of blind persons. IDB will
provide training in the specific blindness skills areas listed as needed.

Duties and responsibilities to include the following:

*	Teach blindness skills, including but not limited to braille, cane
travel, home and personal management, and access technology, to vocational
rehabilitation clients, individually and in groups. Provide regular written
reports documenting training, and communicate regularly with vocational
rehabilitation counselors regarding client progress and concerns. 
*	Evaluate the skill level and training needs of vocational
rehabilitation clients. Provide reports documenting strengths, weaknesses
and training recommendations to clients, counselors and IEP teams as
appropriate.
*	Assist in developing and implementing group trainings for vocational
rehabilitation clients to maximize client learning and engagement and most
effectively utilize staff time.
*	Assist in developing assessments and training curricula for use with
clients.
*	Assist in developing and provide training to service providers
including paraprofessionals, in working with blind persons in a manner that
supports skill development and fosters independence.

 Essential functions of this position:

*	Produce clear written reports on client training sessions
*	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

Experience teaching blindness skills preferred.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach both a cover letter and resume.
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.

For further information, contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411 or
helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> 
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This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human
Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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;

OR

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;

OR

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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