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 helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us. Only applications containing both a cover letter and resume will be considered. For further information, contact Helen Mejia, 515-829-7411 or helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us