Low Vision Consultant

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.

Primary Function : Under the general direction of a Regional Administrator, provides leadership to build capacity in Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) facilitating a basic understanding of low vision, assessment, use of low vision devices, and the development of appropriate plans for the classroom, work, community, and home settings.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities :

• 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

Requirements :

Understand the human visual system including diseases, conditions, and disorders, approved interventions, and implications for daily living.

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

School Psychologist; or

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and

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