Rehabilitation Teacher - BVI00073
Company: DHRM
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Rehabilitation Teacher - BVI00073 State Role Title:
Trainer and Instructor II Hiring Range: Salary $52,000 commensurate
with experience Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired
Location: Blind & Vision Impaired Agency Website:
https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Seeking a candidate who is passionate about making a positive
impact and committed to rehabilitation teaching for individuals who
are blind, deafblind, or vision impaired. In a visually oriented
world, this role is essential to promoting independence and
improving quality of life. ? Purpose-driven work ? Inclusive,
supportive teams ? Great state benefits Job Duties: The Division of
Services will provide a quality program of individualized
rehabilitation services, educational consultation, technical
assistance, and instruction that will empower eligible clients to
achieve their desired levels of independence consistent with their
abilities and informed choices. We are seeking a Rehabilitation
Teacher To instruct individuals in adaptive skills and techniques
for gaining or maintaining their desired level of independence
through individualized rehabilitation/independent living plans,
counseling, and use of community resources and specialized
equipment. Provide adjustment counseling, referral to community
resources, and instruction in the use of specialized equipment. In
addition, the incumbent will perform the following duties, which
include but are not limited to: •Schedule weekly itineraries. •Case
prioritization. •Order and distribute RT supplies and equipment.
•Schedules and participates in low vision exams, evaluates
individual needs. •Develops and implements individualized programs
of instruction. •Participate in bi-monthly RT statewide meetings.
•The supervisor performs annual field observations. Other duties
and/or special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or
projects as needed or directed by supervisor. Since the
rehabilitation teacher provides field services in a wide
geographical area of assigned counties/ cities, a vehicle is
provided for business purposes. Alternative work schedules and
telework are available as approved by management. Minimum
Qualifications: Demonstrates skills in adjustment counseling,
assessment of visual functioning, communication, Braille,
homemaking, ADL, and recreational activities. Demonstrates ability
to communicate well verbally and in writing, to include caseload
management skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in basic
computer operations of word processing and e-mail. Demonstrates
knowledge and skills in working with individuals in various
socio-economic settings and situations Additional Considerations:
Knowledge of a variety of secondary disabilities, including but not
limited to, mental health, diabetes, hearing loss, cardiac issues,
etc. Certifications (e.g. CLVT, CVRT, Special Education). Training
in rehabilitation teaching, background in human services, education
related, or a related field, or have a combination of related
training and related experience. Special Instructions This has been
designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. A
fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the
finalist candidate. The selected candidate must complete a
Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of
employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114). Reasonable accommodations are
available to persons with disabilities during the application
and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance. Minorities,
Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps,
and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. To
Apply: Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be
accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date
through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management
System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications
and/or résumés will not be accepted . PageUp will provide you with
confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are
submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information: Name: Human Resources Email:
Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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