Current Open Positions
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Jobs Available
2025-26 School Year Vacancies:
Low Vision Consultant
Primary Function:
Provides ‘vision’ for the program of low vision services in Iowa
Provides leadership and knowledge in current research and low vision issues that impact and inform educational programming
Participates as a supportive member of the statewide services team ensuring that low vision services are an integral part of statewide services
Facilitates a process of change, as necessary, in the provision of low vision services
Effectively plans and conducts training in low vision for AEA staff, LEA staff, IESBVI staff and parents
Models best practices as a part of all training and mentoring
Coordinates and conducts Low Vision Clinics
Works closely with optometrists and / or ophthalmologists who serve in Low Vision Clinics
Provides follow-up services, as appropriate, to school-age students with low vision
Participates in multi-disciplinary teams of professionals as needed
Provides on-site services to students in their local schools to assist with instruction in the use of low vision devices in the classroom and community
Collaborates with Teachers for the Visually Impaired in supporting Learning Media
Collaborates with Orientation and Mobility Specialists in supporting assessments when low vision devices or materials are needed
Participates in statewide and national training opportunities
Works with the Vision Resource Center to maintain the Low Vision Aid Loan Library
Maintains a safe environment for students and strives to meet student needs.
Supports the school’s strategic plans and adheres to school policies and procedures.
Complies with personnel policies.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills
Performs other duties as assigned by the Regional Director
Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history, sexual offenders, child and adult abuse registry background checks before hire.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in education; Master’s degree preferred.
Must hold or be eligible for an Iowa teaching license, with certification as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) or Orientation and Mobility Specialist.
Three years of experience in teaching students who are visually impaired.
Ability to manage a student caseload and coordinate LVC services
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Includes travel throughout the state, including some overnights.
Once hired, the Low Vision Coordinator will be expected to develop a plan to complete the certification through ACVREP as a Low Vision Therapist OR a plan to complete coursework in the following areas:
Understand the human visual system including diseases, conditions, and disorders, approved interventions, and implications for daily living.
Basic optics of the eye and the optical properties of magnifiers as well as corrective devices for refractive errors.
Optical and non-optical devices for enhancing remaining vision along with their characteristics, uses, advantages, and disadvantages.
The impact of additional disabilities on low vision as well as possible interventions.
The components of a low vision clinical examination, including procedures and equipment.
The use of adaptive devices and techniques by those who are blind or visually impaired.
The issues of blindness/low vision and their implications for children and young adults.
Part-Time Teacher of the Visually Impaired Prairie Lakes 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; 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.
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.
Apply Directly: here.
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
Orientation and Mobility Specialist– Prairie Lakes 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.
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
Apply Directly: here.
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.