PT Teacher Visually Impaired; Prairie Lakes

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.

Part-Time Teacher of the Visually Impaired

• 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.

• 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:

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

• Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s educational and teaching experience. (BA degree – $47,500-$73,600; MA degree – $55,700-$85,900).
• Comprehensive benefit package includes:
  • Medical/Dental
  • Retirement account options
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts – medical and dependent care
• Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop, and cell phone for completion of work duties.

• School-year appointments.
• Service regions cover multiple Iowa school districts.
• The ability to travel throughout a designated region within Iowa on a daily basis required.
• Criminal and other relevant background checks also required.