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FW: Please share
by ebell＠pdrib.com 14 Jan '22

14 Jan '22

** Arizona Department of Rehabilitation We are looking for another rehab teacher or two. Here is the first posting, could you please share with anyone interested and wanting to move to Arizona? The position is live and it is number 504626, I have included the link below as well. It will be up until the 31st of January. https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/rehabilitation-instructional-services-spec… Thank you,Eve Sanchez, MA NCRTB Program Manager OIB Arizona RSA ILB Cell: (480)322-7448 3443 N Central Ave suite 110 Phoenix AZ 85012 Fax: (602)250-8583 Empowering individuals with vision loss to gain and retain confidence, independence and employability. NOTICE: This e-mail (and any attachments) may contain PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential under state and federal law. This information may be used or disclosed only in accordance with law, and you may be subject to penalties under law for improper use or further disclosure of the information in this e-mail and its attachments. If you have received this in error, please immediately notify the person named above by reply email and then delete the original. Thank you. NOTICE: This e-mail (and any attachments) may contain PRIVILEGED OR CONFIDENTIAL information and is intended only for the use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential under state and federal law. This information may be used or disclosed only in accordance with law, and you may be subject to penalties under law for improper use or further disclosure of the information in this e-mail and its attachments. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the person named above by reply e-mail, and then delete the original e-mail. Thank you.

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FW: O&M Position in Nebraska City
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Jan '22

12 Jan '22

*** O&M opening at the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired: https://www.esu4.org/coms Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) ESU 4 is accepting applications for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist at NCECBVI in Nebraska City. ESU 4 offers an outstanding salary and benefit package. For more information regarding this position, please contact Sally Schreiner. View the <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0Fj3Vbb626Bc7JBnGimRp_PgxB-Vhcr9Ys27_P…> complete job description. Job Title: Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) Department: Center-Based Program and Outreach Department Reports to: Director of Programs Minimum Requirements: * Possession of or ability to obtain ACVREP Certification in Orientation and Mobility Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of consultation protocol and process of calling on LEAs, ESUs, and parents; basic technology for documentation and communication; various disabilities in addition to visual impairments; teaching and regulations of special education; and methods and techniques for assessing children with disabilities, and ability to interpret assessment data. * Basic skills related to leadership, problem-solving, organizational, time management, organization, and communication skills; self-motivated and self-starter; flexible; and work cooperatively with others as a team player. * Ability to operate a personal computer in order to complete all functions of daily operations and communication related to the job position; learn current technology devices and applications specific for those with disabilities; provide effective related services to students of a variety of ages and ability levels; physical ability to lift, team lift and/or transfer students; and be flexible in work hours as required to fulfill duties. * Coordinate with other professional and support staff in providing best practices for students; involvement in professional development activities and network with others; and maintain confidentiality of student records. * Completion of required training including: State of Nebraska Defensive Driving Course; Pupil Transportation Courses and Permits (small vehicle and school mini bus); CPR certification and Medication Administration; Suicide Prevention Course; and Basics of Blindness and Low Vision Course. * Represent the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired in a professional manner in dress, attitude, and actions. Primary Function: * Provide consultation and direct orientation and mobility services and assessments for students enrolled in the NCECBVI center-based and residential programs and school districts statewide. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide direct O & M instruction and assessments to NCECBVI center-based students and students in school districts statewide and provide written reports as required. 2. Develop and implement goals and objectives for student IEPs. Monitor student IEPs to determine progress and attainment of goals and objectives. 3. Prepare weekly lesson plans according to the student IEP goals and objectives. 4. Document student progress and provide progress reports and report cards as required by NCECBVI and local school districts. 5. Participate in student IEP/MDT team meetings and parent/teacher conferences. 6. Coordinate with other teachers of the visually impaired, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, school nurse, and other local school district and staff regarding needs of the students. 7. Provide strategies and adaptations to teachers to promote successful outcomes for students with visual impairments. 8. Provide inservice/training for teachers, service providers, administrators, and parents regarding orientation and mobility. 9. For NCECBVI students, communicate on a regular basis with residential and center-based staff regarding the student?s progress and needs and to ensure comprehensive and consistent instructional procedures and programming. 10. Communicate on a regular basis with parents regarding student progress. 11. Assist with the planning and implementation of statewide NCECBVI Student and Family Support Programs such as Braille Challenge, Cane Quest, prom, summer camp, etc. 12. Participate in professional development activities such as attending conferences, workshops and regional/state/national offerings; accessing the professional library and the Nebraska Instructional Resource Center; and reading professional journals in the field of visual impairments and special education. 13. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Programs. Salary: * 185 day school year contract with additional summer hours possible * Based on ESU 4 salary schedule Applications will be open until the position is filled. Start date will begin with the 2022-2023 school year. Please send a request for the <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJqyAS9C6RJlAM6OMQyrjxVzYLL45zJ4…> application form. Any questions regarding the application process can be directed to: <https://www.esu4.org/sallyschreiner> Sally Schreiner, Campus Administrator NCECBVI 824 10th Ave.; PO Box 129 Nebraska City, NE 68410 800.826.4355 Dr. Merry-Noel Chamberlain Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, MA Orientation & Mobility Instructor, MA Educational Unit #3 6949 South 110th Street LaVista NE 68128 ph: 402-597-4969 <mailto:mchamberlain at esu3.org> mchamberlain at esu3.org

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Annual Notice to NBPCB Stakeholders
by ebell＠pdrib.com 10 Jan '22

10 Jan '22

National Blindness Professional Certification Board Code of Conduct Annual Notice to Stakeholders The National Blindness Professional Certification Board's (NBPCB) CODE OF CONDUCT is a public statement of the common set of values and principles used to promote and maintain high standards of behavior among those specialists in work with the blind who elect and are accepted to become Structured Discovery (SD) Professionals or those training facilities that are certified through this Board's certification processes. The Board is committed to furthering the ability of persons who are blind to function competently, independently and successfully--not only in their own environments--but also as fully integrated and participating citizens in the broader society. To this end, all SD PROFESSIONALS and certified facilities shall treat persons who are blind with dignity and respect and will provide the best possible training and related vocational rehabilitation services which can be offered based upon the most current techniques and training principles available at the time. This notice to all stakeholders is being sent out annually to ensure that responsible parties are aware of the NBPCB code of Conduct and the procedures that have been put in place. To access the complete code of conduct, visit this link: https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/code-of-conduct.php If you, or someone you know feels that you may have been harmed by a professional who holds Structured Discovery certification through the NBPCB, please visit the following link to learn about our grievance process and how to file a complaint. https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/complaint-policy-guidelines.php If you are not certain whether an individual is currently certified through our organization, you can verify the certification status of any individual by going here: https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/lookup.php If you represent an agency, school, or other employer who hires Structured Discovery Professionals we would like to encourage you to put a link to our code of conduct on your web page or other prominent message boards. If you have any general questions about our organization, you may visit www.nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org> or contact us at: Contact the NBPCB Office NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318-299-7340 admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org> Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu www.pdrib.com ************* "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould

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Fwd: Deaf-Blind Programs Specialist Announcement
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 10 Jan '22

10 Jan '22

We really need a good deaf blind specialist in Oklahoma. This is a state wide position. Jane Lansaw Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Jane E. Lansaw" <JLansaw at okdrs.gov> > Date: January 10, 2022 at 7:58:02 AM CST > To: Widearc2000 at gmail.com > Subject: FW: Deaf-Blind Programs Specialist Announcement > > ? > > > Jane Lansaw > > From: Teresa McDermott <TMcDermott at okdrs.gov> > Sent: Friday, January 7, 2022 1:01 PM > To: Albin Zotigh <AZotigh at okdrs.gov>; Alisha Norwood <ANorwood at okdrs.gov>; Allison Bush <ABush at okdrs.gov>; Amy Maples <AMaples at okdrs.gov>; Ani Severtsen <ASevertsen at okdrs.gov>; Anna L. Myers <AMyers at okdrs.gov>; Barbara Collins <BCollins at okdrs.gov>; Belinda Thomas <BLThomas at okdrs.gov>; Boma Charles-Davies <BCharles-Davies at okdrs.gov>; Bradstreet Wiggin <BWiggin at okdrs.gov>; Brandon T. Lewis <Trey.Lewis at okdrs.gov>; Brayan Zamarripa <BZamarripa at okdrs.gov>; Brent Dillahunty <CDillahunty at okdrs.gov>; Brett Nowlin <BNowlin at okdrs.gov>; Casondra L. Darrell <CDarrell at okdrs.gov>; Charity Eidson <CEidson at okdrs.gov>; Cheryl Snow <CSnow at okdrs.gov>; Christopher Brannaman <CBrannaman at okdrs.gov>; Connie Cowles <CCowles at okdrs.gov>; Constance J. Longmire <CLongmire at okdrs.gov>; Cynthia L. Stettler <CStettler at okdrs.gov>; Dan Shephard <DShephard at okdrs.gov>; Daniquau Fields <DFields at okdrs.gov>; David Kemp <DKemp at okdrs.gov>; Deborah L. Trout <DTrout at okdrs.gov>; Debra C. Mendez <DMendez at okdrs.gov>; Debra Eagle <DEagle at okdrs.gov>; Deitra Woody <DWoody at okdrs.gov>; Demetria Moore <DMoore at okdrs.gov>; Diana K. Smith <DSmith at okdrs.gov>; Elisa Adams <EAdams at okdrs.gov>; Elizabeth Scheffe <EScheffe at okdrs.gov>; Gina Johnson <GJohnson at okdrs.gov>; Jacqueline James <JJames at okdrs.gov>; Jacqueline Nichols <JaNichols at okdrs.gov>; Jane E. Lansaw <JLansaw at okdrs.gov>; Jennifer L. Hawkins <JHawkins at okdrs.gov>; Jerod K. Gleason <JGleason at okdrs.gov>; Judy Mcintosh <JMcintosh at okdrs.gov>; Julie A. Bailey <JBailey at okdrs.gov>; Kelley Gutierrez <KGutierrez at okdrs.gov>; Kimberly Veron <KVeron at okdrs.gov>; Kristy D. Maddux <KMaddux at okdrs.gov>; Lea Ann Dozier <LDozier at okdrs.gov>; Lorraine Lovelace <LLovelace at okdrs.gov>; Magan Rowan <MRowan at okdrs.gov>; Mark Morgenthaler <MMorgenthaler at okdrs.gov>; Marylee Gaskins <MGaskins at okdrs.gov>; Nido P. Tomagos <LTomagos at okdrs.gov>; Pamela J. Holloway <PHolloway at okdrs.gov>; Paul Miller <PMiller at okdrs.gov>; Quincey Laub <QLaub at okdrs.gov>; Sandra Evans <SEvans at okdrs.gov>; Sarah Wiggin <SWiggin at okdrs.gov>; Sharon L. Horton <SHorton at okdrs.gov>; Shirley Hunt <SHunt at okdrs.gov>; Shyreeta Hearne <SHearne at okdrs.gov>; Stacey Birchfield <SBirchfield at okdrs.gov>; Stashia Purcell <SPurcell at okdrs.gov>; Stephanie Monroe <SMonroe at okdrs.gov>; Tammie Jones <TJones at okdrs.gov>; Tammy Randles <TRandles at okdrs.gov>; Tanya Skelly <TSkelly at okdrs.gov>; Tina Joseph <TJoseph at okdrs.gov>; Tristan Ratliff <TRatliff at okdrs.gov>; Wade Walters <WWalters at okdrs.gov> > Subject: Deaf-Blind Programs Specialist Announcement > > Please see below for the Deaf-Blind Specialist Announcement; please disseminate widely to help us generate interest in the position. Please note that it says it?s at SBVI 91 in Tulsa but if you look down into the announcement, it specifies that final work location may be dependent on selected applicant. > > https://www.jobapscloud.com/OK/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=220105&R2=H10A&R3=02 > > > Thanks, Teresa > > > > Teresa McDermott, CRC | Field Service Coordinator > Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired > c. 405-312-1739 | o. 580-310-5318 | f. 580-310-5353 > Oklahoma.gov | www.okdrs.gov > > >

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Future Training Opportunities from NBPCB
by admin＠nbpcb.org 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Greetings, We hope this message finds all of you well and hopeful for a productive and fulfilling 2022! The purpose of this message is to ask each of you to respond with ideas that you would like NBPCB to offer as opportunities for continuing education. We want to provide topics that are relevant for your current work environment and that would advance your knowledge and understanding of issues that impact rehabilitation professionals. Areas can include, but are certainly not limited to, ethic decision-making, diversity and cultural awareness, sexual harassment, conducting and publishing research in our field, disability legislation, principles of case management, negotiation and conflict resolution strategies, community resources, client advocacy, working with teams across disciplines, healthcare, medical aspects and implications of various disabilities, and attitudinal barriers of people with disabilities. Our goal is to provide a virtual training session in a few weeks and then again in the fall. We will also use any input that you provide when planning for our in-person national conference this summer. Please send all suggestions and questions to admin at nbpcb.org <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> . Best, Maria NBPCB Office PO Box 2373 Ruston LA 71273 318 299-7340 <mailto:admin at nbpcb.org> admin at nbpcb.org <http://www.nbpcb.org> www.nbpcb.org <https://www.nbpcb.org/pages/lookup.php> Click here to verify the status of NBPCB certified professionals

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FW: Vacancy Notice - NBE Orientation Counselor II
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

From: Walsh, Kayleen <Kayleen.Walsh at nebraska.gov> Sent: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:53 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - NBE Orientation Counselor II Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: NBE Orientation Counselor II Closes - 02/04/2022 For more information, click HERE <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gover…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete or if you do not provide the required materials. Please read the job posting and the requirements carefully before you submit your application. Once you submit your application for a job, you cannot modify it for that job, nor re-apply for that job, unless the job is posted again. When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive an instant confirmation via e-mail. Thank you, Kayleen Walsh, C.L.S.S.Y.B. Human Resources Specialist - Classification and Compensation | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-405-1311 | FAX 402-742-8361 kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov<mailto:kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority.

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FW: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II
by jeff.altman＠nebraska.gov 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

From: Walsh, Kayleen <Kayleen.Walsh at nebraska.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 9:42 AM To: NCBVI Everyone <NCBVI.Everyone at nebraska.gov> Subject: Vacancy Notice - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II Hello, The following position is being posted and available for application: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II Closes - 01/18/2022 For more information, click HERE <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gover…> *if the link doesn't work, copy the link into a different web browser It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess, including your current position. Information contained in a resume will not be considered in lieu of the formal application. AS Personnel will reject your application if it is not complete or if you do not provide the required materials. Please read the job posting and the requirements carefully before you submit your application. Once you submit your application for a job, you cannot modify it for that job, nor re-apply for that job, unless the job is posted again. When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive an instant confirmation via e-mail. Thank you, Kayleen Walsh, C.L.S.S.Y.B. Human Resources Specialist - Classification and Compensation | Human Resources Nebraska Department of Administrative Services 1526 K Street, Suite 150 I Lincoln, NE 68508 OFFICE 402-405-1311 | FAX 402-742-8361 kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov<mailto:kayleen.walsh at nebraska.gov> Treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and creating a culture where the customer is always the priority.

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Looking for RSA federal documentation
by widearc2000＠gmail.com 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

Good evening everyone, I?m looking for some help here in Oklahoma. I was recently told by a counselor that Oklahoma State policy has recently changed, as in the last 30 some odd days. I was told, with no documentation to back it up, that the new policy is clients will be forced to go to in-state training center unless they can trot out special circumstances that make it advisable for them to go out of state. Oklahoma contracts with seven training centers, six of which are out of state. I want to know if there are any federal regulations or RSA rulings to support our contention that clients should be allowed to choose freely from among those centers contracting with Oklahoma. Can anyone out there help me find these if they exist? I?m hoping that RSA has regulation in place to penalize Oklahoma if such a decision really has been made here. I haven?t gotten my hands on any proof that state policy has indeed changed but when I do, I will be sending it on to my state NFB leaders. I have a client who is very new to blindness and has not gotten involved with Nfb yet. She is going to help me obtain the proof if it exists. They don?t know what we are planning together and will not suspect her of passing that information on to the consumer groups. I?m sure they are trying to avoid that and that might be why I?m not getting an answer to my query. Everyone knows I will take whatever they send me straight to Jeannie Massey. And now, for those of you who are fans of horror films like Friday the 13th or Halloween or nightmare on Elm Street, I will tell you this and hope that you sleep better tonight then we are sleeping in Oklahoma. The one training center in state is accredited, cue the scary Music, by NAC! Thanks for any help you guys have out there in the rest of the country, Jane Lansaw NOMC

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FW: Courtesy Copy: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor
by ebell＠pdrib.com 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/303c636> here Iowa Department for the Blind logo <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/3349860/vocational-rehabil…> Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor Education and Training Division Location: Des Moines, IA Salary Minimum: $51,292.80 Salary Maximum: $78,124.80 Job Type: Full-time Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number: 22-01832 Post Close Date: January 10, 2022 Point of Contact: <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Stevens To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application 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 Job Description: This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. 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. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and passionate Cane Travel instructor for its Young Adult Transition Program for blind youth. This position will serve as part of a small team that works closely together. 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. 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. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * 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. * Provide daily Cane Travel and Orientation and Mobility instruction to students enrolled in the Young Adult Transition program. * Design lesson plans to meet students? individual needs and the goals on their Individualized Education Programs and Individual Plans for Employment both to be taught directly and for use by other program staff. * Write monthly and end of program reports and complete bi-weekly IEP progress monitoring. * Provide daily guidance and direction to summer program staff hired to provide direct instruction to summer program students. * Provide guidance and support to Youth Services Workers in how they can most effectively support students? growth and independence in the area of travel. * Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching blind youth. * 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. * Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other service providers as directed. 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 Preferred candidates for this position will possess a state of Iowa Orientation and Mobility teaching license, or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment. There are multiple ways to obtain this certification, and more information can be provided upon request. 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 Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> 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. For additional information, please click on this <https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClas…> link to view the job description. <https://get.adobe.com/reader/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> (Download PDF reader) Iowa Department for the Blind 524 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 Phone: 515-281-1333 E-mail: <mailto:information at blind.state.ia.us> information at blind.state.ia.us Stay Connected with the Iowa Department for the Blind: <https://www.facebook.com/idbonline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://twitter.com/idbonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery> <https://blind.iowa.gov/newsroom/blogs?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive…> <https://www.youtube.com/user/IDBonline?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdeliv…> <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/topics?qsp=IACIO_30> Manage Subscriptions <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/subscriber/edit?preferences=t…> Help <https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> <https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IACIO/bulletins/303c636?reqfrom=sh…>

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FW: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor
by ebell＠pdrib.com 16 Dec '21

16 Dec '21

Subject: Job Posting - Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor Good afternoon, We would really like to get someone with an NOMC for this position if at all possible. It's a great job for someone who wants to work with youth in a program with a positive philosophy of blindness. I would appreciate your help spreading the word. Thanks, Helen Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy aSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEyMTYuNTA0MzIwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJo dHRwczovL2NvbnRlbnQuZ292ZGVsaXZlcnkuY29tL2FjY291bnRzL0lBQ0lPL2J1bGxldGlucy8z MDE0YWMxIn0.sogCLsqnBKnrIj7-qZ_ibnECKYE5MZX-v6VDlj9sckU/s/601017810/br/12329 5805010-l> here Iowa Department for the Blind logo Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher - Cane Travel Instructor Education and Training Division Location: Des Moines, IA Salary Minimum: $51,292.80 Salary Maximum: $78,124.80 Job Type: Full-time Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number: 22-01832 Post Close Date: December 26, 2021 Point of Contact: <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> Helen Stevens To Apply: Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application 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 Job Description: This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department for the Blind. 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. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking an energetic and passionate Cane Travel instructor for its Young Adult Transition Program for blind youth. This position will serve as part of a small team that works closely together. 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. 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. Duties and responsibilities to include the following: * 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. * Provide daily Cane Travel and Orientation and Mobility instruction to students enrolled in the Young Adult Transition program. * Design lesson plans to meet students' individual needs and the goals on their Individualized Education Programs and Individual Plans for Employment both to be taught directly and for use by other program staff. * Write monthly and end of program reports and complete bi-weekly IEP progress monitoring. * Provide daily guidance and direction to summer program staff hired to provide direct instruction to summer program students. * Provide guidance and support to Youth Services Workers in how they can most effectively support students' growth and independence in the area of travel. * Develop curricula, assessments and teaching materials for teaching blind youth. * 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. * Serve as a role model for students in the use of nonvisual techniques and problem-solving skills. * Promote a positive philosophy of blindness through involvement in trainings and community outreach events for parents, educators and other service providers as directed. 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 Preferred candidates for this position will possess a state of Iowa Orientation and Mobility teaching license, or the ability to obtain one within two years of employment. There are multiple ways to obtain this certification, and more information can be provided upon request. 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 Stevens, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us> 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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