Careers
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers a variety of exciting employment opportunities in all areas of the state. To learn more about opportunities with IESBVI, you can view open positions listed below or fill out our contact form for more information.
How to Apply
To apply for a position with IESBVI, send your resume, licensure or certification, copies of transcripts and cover letter electronically to human.resources@iaedb.org or by mail to:
IESBVI Human Resources
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Contact our human resources department by phone at 712-366-3283 or email human.resources@iaedb.org with questions.
Jobs Available
2025-26 School Year Vacancies:
Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Heartland AEA)
Primary Function:
In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides direct and consultative orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments, in their local school and home settings.
Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning.
Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire.
Compensation: BA degree – $51,147.20-$79,372.80; MA degree – $60,049.60-$95,867.20
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in orientation and mobility plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensure requirements by the time of appointment. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis also required. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in orientation and mobility and experience with school-age children preferred.
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Orientation and Mobility Specialist (Central Rivers AEA)
Primary Function:
In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Orientation and Mobility Specialist provides direct and consultative orientation and mobility services to students with visual impairments, in their local school and home settings.
Formulates appropriate educational objective, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning.
Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire.
Compensation: BA degree – $51,147.20-$79,372.80; MA degree – $60,049.60-$95,867.20
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in orientation and mobility plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa orientation and mobility specialist licensure requirements by the time of appointment. The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis also required. Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in orientation and mobility and experience with school-age children preferred.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Keystone AEA)
Primary Function:
In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) provides appropriate support and/or instruction to students with visual impairments, in their local schools and home settings.
Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning; development of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP); program implementation. Provides written reports and documentation. May lead IEP meetings.
Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire.
Compensation: BA degree – $51,147.20-$79,372.80; MA degree – $60,049.60-$95,867.20
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required. Candidates must meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements with an endorsement in visual impairment by the time of appointment. Candidates possessing a special education endorsement may also qualify but must complete the visual impairment endorsement within three years of appointment (financial assistance available for necessary coursework). Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
Master’s degree in education and experience working with students who are blind and visually impaired preferred.
Other Openings:
Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability condition in its educational programs, employment policies or procurement procedures.
Position classifications with the agency include merit; professional and scientific; faculty; and institutional official.
Position appointments include full-time; school-year; part-time; term; temporary; and substitute.
Background, criminal and child abuse checks are required for all positions. Safety sensitive positions require drug and alcohol pre-employment and employment testing.