Rehabilitation Teacher/Braille and Communications Instructor

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Job ID: 36719

Agency: Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $25.02 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: H

Closing Date: 8/3/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Human Services - Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. For more information on the Department of Human Services, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/sbvi.

See What You Can Do!

The Rehabilitation Center for the Blind is seeking a compassionate, creative, and motivated individual to join our team as the Communications and Braille Instructor. In this role, you will work directly with individuals experiencing vision loss, helping them learn new strategies to complete everyday tasks and build confidence in their independence.

You will provide instruction in essential life skills such as communication, personal finance, and daily living activities. A key part of this role includes teaching Braille to individuals who choose to learn it. Each individual we serve has unique goals, and your role is to help them achieve those goals by tailoring instruction to their personal needs and learning style. This often involves breaking tasks into manageable steps and finding creative, effective ways to teach new skills.

The ideal candidate is patient, professional, and passionate about empowering individuals with visual impairments. Strong teaching or instructional experience is highly beneficial, especially the ability to adapt lessons and approaches to meet different learning styles. No prior Braille experience is required to apply for this position, as long as you have a willingness to learn.

If you are someone who enjoys making a meaningful impact, values creativity in teaching, and is committed to helping others reach their full potential, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to do just that.

This position is a typical office setting.

The State of South Dakota offers a competitive benefits package for employees, including:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities

Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Human Services, or related field preferred
• Certification in Braille, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) certification, or Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT) from ACVREP preferred but not required; need to be willing to learn braille as teaching braille is a main job duty for this position

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired;
• experience teaching independent living or blindness rehabilitation skills;
• knowledge of braille literacy instruction and adaptive techniques for blindness;
• strong communication, organizational, and instructional skills;
• ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment;
• commitment to promoting independence and high expectations for individuals who are blind or visually impaired;
• knowledge of independent living and vocational readiness instruction.

Knowledge of:

• blindness rehabilitation principles and techniques;
• braille reading and writing instruction;
• low vision devices and adaptive equipment;
• independent living skills training methods;
• adult learning principles and instructional strategies;
• recordkeeping and documentation practices.

Skill to:

• teach blindness rehabilitation and independent living skills effectively
• adapt instruction to individual learning styles and needs
• communicate clearly and professionally with individuals, families, and staff
• assess individual progress and maintain accurate records
• use adaptive technology and low vision equipment

Ability to:

• adapt instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs
• establish positive and professional relationships with individuals and staff
• encourage individual independence and problem-solving skills
• work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• manage multiple instructional responsibilities effectively
• maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and college transcript.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4EA

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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