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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873

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Outreach Director, LA School for the Visually Impaired Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. Salary: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually Job Type: Unclassified Job Number: SSD2024-154 Department: SSC Special School District Opening Date: 12/13/2024 Closing Date: TBD 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. 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 reliable transportation. 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 agencies. Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, and reports. Manages and supervises facilities and vehicles for Outreach Programs. Maintains complete and accurate records. Provides educational leadership in developing and monitoring programs. Secures interagency agreements for the provision of services. Administers assessments and participates in IEP development. Develops curricula and materials for visually impaired children. Supervises instructors and schedules their assignments. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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