Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor Salary: $51,292.80 - $78,124.800 Annually Location: Des Moines Job Type: Full-time Agency: 131 Iowa Department for the Blind Job Number: 22-02987 Closing: May 17, 2022 at 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP Point of Contact: Karly Prinds To Apply: All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <mailto:karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> karly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us Job Description: 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. The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Braille Instructor in the Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center. This person provides small group instruction in the reading and writing of Braille using the Code Master curriculum. The slate and stylus, Perkins brailler, electronic notetakers, braille displays, and embossing software will be taught. We are looking for someone who will bring an enthusiastic and positive energy to our team, participate fully in center activities, and challenge students to grow and reach their fullest potential. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind people can live full, happy, and successful lives. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide individualized instruction to adults in all areas of Braille including, but not limited to reading contracted Braille, writing with the slate and stylus, using the Perkins Brailler, using braille displays and notetakers, and using embossers and software. * Teach the Unified English Braille Code, computer Braille, braille music, and the Nemeth code. * Provide instruction to several students in a small group format. * Provide instruction in the correct use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the development of better verbal communication skills, as needed; assist students in preparing and studying for the GED, as needed. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Evaluate student progress, set goals, and write progress reports within the case management system. * Participate fully in all center activities. * Demonstrate and promote a positive attitude toward blindness amongst center students. * Thorough knowledge and understanding of the agency's philosophy of blindness and the ability to implement this philosophy in work duties. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. * All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume. * Applications outside of the NeoGov website will not be considered. For more information, contact Center Director, Karly Prinds at <mailto:k> k <mailto:arly.prinds at blind.state.ia.us> arly.prinds 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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