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Primary Function:

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.

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.

Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire.

Compensation: BA degree – $47,500-$73,600; MA degree – $55,700-$85,900

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/

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in education and experience working with students who are blind and visually impaired preferred..

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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 – $48,400-$75,100; MA degree – $56,800-$87,600

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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IESBVI’s Extended Learning Program currently needs a part-time (on call, as needed) driver/chaperone. Looking for mature, responsible applicants who can assure the safety and well-being of school aged, blind and visually impaired students and who can effectively communicate with parents and other school employees. Duties include operating a school vehicle and supervising students being transported for special events including but not limited to statewide events, athletic practices and meets during the school year and day camps during the summer months. May include local travel and longer trips throughout
Iowa. Continuously applying safe driving practices and observing applicable state laws governing the operation of motor vehicles.

Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire. Driver positions also require Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Records check.

Compensation: $20.22 per hour; no benefits

Appointment Type: Substitute — On-call/As-needed work

Qualifications: POSITION REQUIRES possession of a current chauffeur’s license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS include experience working with students in an education setting or previous student transportation work.

Additional Info: Hours vary based on extended learning programming needs. Possible routes may start in Sioux City, Sioux Center, Ames or Council Bluffs area. Local routes not guaranteed. May include longer trips across the state of Iowa, possible weekends.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please email human.resources@iaedb.org to request an application.

Our mission is to enable Iowa’s students who are blind or visually impaired to function as independently as possible in all aspects of life by providing appropriate education opportunities, resources, and support services.

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Iowa Braille School is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action