Iowa Department for the Blind
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Salary Minimum: $48,193.60
Salary Maximum: $73,403.20
Post Close Date: July 24, 2017.
Job Description:
This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please follow instructions in the ?To Apply? section for directions on how to apply for this position.
The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a position that will promote IDB?s mission, vision and values through providing blindness-skills training to vocational rehabilitation clients throughout the state. A significant portion of this position will include work with transition-age youth.
Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
Teach blindness skills, including but not limited to braille, cane travel, home and personal management, and basic technology usage, to vocational rehabilitation clients, individually and in groups, including pre-employment transition services for clients and potentially eligible students. 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 and potentially eligible students. 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 and potentially eligible students such as transition weekend retreats.
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.
Spread awareness of department services and training opportunities through community presentations as directed.
Essential functions of this position:
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English language.
Teach contracted braille
Teach independent travel using the long white cane
Promote a positive philosophy of blindness including that blind persons can be as proficient as their sighted counterparts
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