[Mn-abs] Job Posting

[Joe Orozco]

    As someone who worked this program two consecutive summers, I promise 
you an incredible opportunity with benefits going well beyond the initial 
job description.  In time, they really do become your kids.  You tend to 
become protective of them, so only serious applicants should sign up to 
teach this group of the best teens ever.  And, remember, it's not always 
about what you can teach them.  It's about what they end up teaching you.



          Joe Orozco



    IOWA DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND

JOB POSTING

November 1, 2006

STATE OF IOWA

TRANSITION TEACHER


The Iowa Department for the Blind is recruiting applicants for the following 
temporary summer position:



Services Specialist for the Blind 1/Transition Teacher


Using the structured-discovery approach to learning and the IDB's positive 
philosophy of blindness, teach transition-age blind youth the alternative 
techniques of blindness in the areas of Home and Personal management, Cane 
Travel, Communications, and other subjects related to summer transition 
programming.

          -Follow course curricula as developed by the transition team

          -Individualize instruction as necessary

-Implement both structure and discovery components of the 
structured-discovery approach in teaching technique used

-Implement IDB philosophy of blindness in provision of both instruction and 
blindness counseling

-Communicate continuously with supervisors and colleagues



Monitor and chaperone program participants and their activities up to 
twenty-four hours a day.

-Learn emergency measures and instruct participants about safety issues

          -Be available for emergencies when on campus

-Be aware of student whereabouts and activities at all times while on duty

-Mingle with participants and focus on teaching during all activities, both 
on and off training premises

-Communicate any problems or potential problems with supervisors and 
colleagues



Evaluate effectiveness of transition programming and student progress.

-Provide regular input and feedback to transition team

-Monitor student progress

-Communicate problems to transition team

-Participate fully in staff training

-Attend staff meetings

-Write and submit reports on participants



See attached for position description and requirements.



SALARY -$1,188.80 bi-weekly


Position Number:  131-J01-VB11-41050-9__



Dates of Employment: May 21, 2007 - August 10, 2007



Full-time on call 24 hours per day



LOCATION:       Iowa Department for the Blind

                             524 Fourth Street

                             Des Moines IA 50309-2364



For further information, contact Megen Johnson, Transition Specialist at 
(515) 281-1253.  Persons who wish to be considered for this position must 
submit a letter of application and resume to Megen Johnson no later than 
5:00 p.m., Friday, January 31, 2007.



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