Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired

Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually ImpairedPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4761540) ApplyOutreach Director, LA School for the Visually ImpairedSalary $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeUnclassifiedJob NumberSSD2024-154DepartmentSSC Special School DistrictOpening Date12/13/2024Closing Date1/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental InformationLouisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpretersand educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an OUTREACH DIRECTOR for the LA SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIREDT he Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director atmgloston@lsdvi.org. RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate. Physical Activity Level:The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Youmustinclude all relevant education and experience on your official State application. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation, education or related field with emphasis in orientation and mobility and/or Visual Impairments.

Eligible for or currently holds Louisiana Ancillary Certification in Orientation and Mobility as outlined in Part CXXI, Title 28/Education; Bulletin 746?Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel; Chapter 4, Subchapter A-410, or Visual Impairments.

COMS or NOMC orientation and mobility certification

Knowledge of specialized programmatic needs of the visually impaired (orientation and mobility, adaptive daily living skills, Braille, adaptive technology and low vision aids).

Must have the ability to use computer systems for data management and information storage and retrieval.

A current Driver’s License and the ability to be certified through the State Safe Driver Program. Must furnish personal, reliable transportation to perform the job duties. Travel is required in this position.

Preferential Skill Areas or Certifications

Experience in a school or program working with visually impaired individuals

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Bus Driver Endorsement

Braille skills or certification

Grant writing skills

Job ConceptsI. Managerial Responsibilities

Implements policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies; assists in the development of policies and procedures affecting the school; implements school philosophy and programs; develops and establishes long range strategic plans.

Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements and reports as directed.

Manages and supervises the facilities and vehicles assigned to the Orientation and Mobility and Vision Impaired Outreach Programs including the preparation of purchase orders for supplies, materials and equipment and the monitoring of maintenance and repairs.

Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.

Exhibits understanding of children with disabilities and their needs, especially those with visual impairments that are served by the school.

Demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families, especially individuals who are visually impaired.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

Exercises good judgment in making decisions.

Maintains complete and accurate records including children’s record logs, professional contacts, weekly reports, expense account forms and inventory records and exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, state and local agencies, the community and the parents of the students.

Demonstrates appropriate teaching techniques, strategies and methodologies.

Demonstrates effective student management skills and maintains appropriate student-adult relationships.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

II. Programmatic Responsibilities

Provides educational leadership and expertise in developing, implementing and monitoring the Orientation and Mobility and Vision Impaired Outreach Programs for the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI).

Secures cost sharing interagency agreements for LSVI with local education agencies to facilitate the provision of FAPE to visually impaired students in their jurisdiction.

Serves as Child Search Coordinator and facilitates child search activities; promotes an ongoing public awareness program and provides in-service training programs.

Administers prescribed pre- and post-tests to evaluate students’ progress and participate in IEP/ITP development and documentation for student services.

Develops, organizes, and promotes special events, camps, and workshops for LSVI students/parents and for VI students/parents statewide. Events include but not limited to … White Cane Safety Day, SCASB Events, Space Camp (Huntsville, AL), Close-UP (Washington, DC), Snow Skiing (Breckenridge, CO), Homecoming Activities, Kinder Kamp, Spring Festival/Art and Talent Show, Prom Activities and Summer Camps.

Provides appropriate early intervention services through home/on site visitations to parents and students who are visually impaired.

Develops curricula and materials to meet the needs of children who are visually impaired and their families.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective skills in Braille, orientation and mobility, adaptive technology and low vision aids.

Serves as resource person, consultant and liaison to local education agency personnel and local community agencies responsible for meeting the needs of children who are visually impaired and their parents, e.g., provision of services, appropriate follow-up and home/school activities.

Participates in transition activities including evaluations and tours of school programs where appropriate.

Collaborates with area schools, community and service organizations, and volunteer groups to foster interaction and participation opportunities with LSVI and statewide VI students.

Develops and promotes blind/visually impaired sensitivity training as requested for all LSDVI staff and relevant volunteer groups.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the itinerant Orientation and Mobility and Vision Impaired instructors and schedules their caseload assignments.

Demonstrates human relations and supervisory skills with which to develop and maintain a cohesive, common-purpose staff and to supervise subordinates.

Monitors teacher lesson plans in accordance with student Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and program curricula.

Plans and conducts applicable in-service training and workshops for LSVI staff and parents as needed and requested.

Delegates responsibility as appropriate and promotes the administrative team concept.

Conducts performance evaluations with staff according to required timelines and maintains evaluation records and reports as mandated.

Ensures that teachers prepare and maintain all required student files, correspondence, evaluations, and records.

Provides for staff development.

Coordinates O&M and TVI internship opportunities with various university programs as needed and requested.

Examples of WorkSee job conceptsBenefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.01 I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

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Please list ALL endorsements/areas of certification on your valid teaching certificate or license. Please attach a scanned copy of your certificate/license.

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Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

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