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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Director of Outreach & Statewide Vision Consultant (Temporary)

Clark County – Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$6,862/mo - $12,232/mo

3+ years exp

The Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is seeking an interim Outreach Director/Statewide Vision Consultant to plan, organize, and direct the outreach services component. The primary responsibility includes directing and controlling all off-campus services provided to learners and teachers throughout the state.

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Responsibilities

Provide management, organization, guidance and leadership for the Outreach Department

Serves as the Statewide Vision Consultant in conjunction with Washington Sensory Disability Services

Serves as Washington State’s Ex-Officio Trustee for the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) for the Washington state Board of Education with the execution of statewide oversight. Works with the Ogden Resource Center to ensure the completion of the statewide student registration process, managing and allocating of federal quota funds, providing required reports and attending the annual APH meeting

Serves on the statewide review team for high stakes testing materials with a national testing company and OSPI, to ensure that questions are not visually biased for learners with blindness and visual impairment

Serves on the statewide committee as part of WSDS to provide input and direction for future services and program development

Participates in all hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of staff. Facilitates staff development in alignment with program goals and objectives to attend workshops, in-services, meetings, and events in the field of blindness, and access technology

Develop and implement policies and procedures as they relate to principles and practices of education of blind and low vision learners, itinerant, and consultative services

Assure compliance with applicable laws

Assure appropriate and optimum use of the program's personnel and financial resources

Develops and/or disseminates informational training, list serves, accessible instructional media, current best practices, new products, and upcoming classes

Coordinate with local school districts and agencies regarding the need for blind and low vision learner's services

Provide training and alignment with the TPEP evaluation protocol for Washington State regarding the special skills for Teachers of Blind and Low Vision Learners

Conduct meetings and informational sessions for requesting public, agencies, districts, and customers to communicate program plans, policies, and general information

Qualification

DegreeCertification for Education AdministrationSchool-based instructional experienceSpecial education lawsAccessible instructional mediaIDEA regulationsLeadership skillsWork in partnershipAssessments for vision lossGrowCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's Degree as required by OSPI (must submit official transcripts showing degrees earned)

Completion of a state-approved Certification for Education Administration (or near completion of administration program) OR 3 years of full-time, out of state administrator experience AND a copy of an out of state administrator certificate

Must have 3 years previous successful school-based instructional experience in an educational setting

Hold or have previously held a regular teacher, educational staff associate, or Initial/Continuing CTE Certificate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent leadership and management skills and abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Understanding of all applicable regulations, laws, and procedures in special education

Strong knowledge of all accessible instructional media, especially for the blind and low vision individuals

Extensive knowledge about current philosophies and theories in education and special education

Knowledge and training in working with a wide range of students and individuals who are blind/low vision

Ability to work in partnership with numerous agencies and organizations to streamline and improve statewide services for students who are blind/low vision

Knowledge of and experience with IDEA, part C, regulations, and services

Knowledge and skill in a range of assessments and practices appropriate for students with vision loss

A background check is required

The ability to learn and grow and the ability to take action to meet the needs of others