Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Heartland AEA

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

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.

Required 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.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package includes but not limited to:

• Medical/ Dental
• Retirement account options
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts-medical and dependent care

Employees are provided with the use of a state vehicle, laptop and cell phone for completion of work duties.

Available service regions include:

Heartland AEA– Full Time (Itinerant) potential office in Johnston, IA

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. One of the following current licenses from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: 
   1. School Psychologist; or 
   2. School Counseling; or 
   3. Speech Language Pathologist.
2. All of the following (a and b):
   1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and 
   2. Possession of a current Iowa Orientation and Mobility Specialist license. 
3. All of the following (a and b):
   1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and 
   2. Possession of a current Iowa Teaching Certificate.