Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired Baton Rouge, Louisiana Apply Now

Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired

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$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually Location:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Job Type:

Unclassified Job Number:

SSD2024-154 Department:

SSC Special School District Opening Date:

12/13/2024 Closing Date:

1/5/2025 11:59 PM Central Description: The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters, and 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 IMPAIRED. The 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. 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 or Visual Impairments. COMS or NOMC orientation and mobility certification. Knowledge of specialized programmatic needs of the visually impaired. 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. 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 Responsibilities: Implements policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies. Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements, and reports. Manages and supervises the facilities and vehicles assigned to the Orientation and Mobility and Vision Impaired Outreach Programs. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations. Demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities. Maintains complete and accurate records. Provides educational leadership and expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Orientation and Mobility and Vision Impaired Outreach Programs. Secures cost-sharing interagency agreements for LSVI. Serves as Child Search Coordinator and facilitates child search activities. Develops curricula and materials to meet the needs of children who are visually impaired and their families. Examples of Work:

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Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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