FYI, Job in Des Moines
Subject: Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher Job Posting
Good morning,
Could you please help share the below. Applications are being submitted
directly to me, not through the state site.
Thanks,
Helen
Iowa Department for the Blind
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Salary Minimum: $51,854.40
Post Close Date: September 20, 2022
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 can
provide training in the specific blindness skills areas listed if 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.
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
To apply, applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to Helen
Mejia, Iowa Department for the Blind Education and Training Director, at