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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/PartTime

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Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Position provides resources consultative services and both direct and indirect support to children who are blind or visually impaired as requested by local education agencies and families; conducts Functional Vision Assessments Learning Media Assessments and/or Environmental Assessments to determine the most effective educational approaches learning media equipment and related services needed by students; prepares comprehensive written reports based on assessments and observations to guide educational planning and support; maintains accurate and timely documentation including travel logs daily service records a detailed Google calendar and student information necessary for compiling weekly and monthly Outreach reports. Position travels extensively across the state of Oklahoma to deliver outreach services with occasional overnight stays required.

Applicant must be willing to perform all jobrelated travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Typical Functions

Level Descriptor

Education and Experience

Masters Degree in Education Special Education or a related field is preferred; a Bachelors degree may be considered with exceptional qualifications. A minimum of five 5 years of experience teaching children who are blind or visually impaired is required. Must hold a current certification in Visual Impairment and Orientation & Mobility. Experience conducting assessments and collaborating with educational teams is strongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge and experience in community service programs that support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Understanding of instructional methods assistive technology and service delivery models specific to individuals with visual impairments. Familiarity with the legal and ethical considerations surrounding services for children with disabilities including compliance with IDEA and other relevant regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local education agencies school districts community organizations and the general public. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to effectively engage with and support children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Organizational skills to manage travel documentation and scheduling across a wide geographic area.

Special Requirements

Additional Job Description

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) Muskogee.

Essential Functions: The Outreach Coordinator serves as a representative of the Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) on professional committees educational organizations staffing and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings at local educational agencies. This role is responsible for presenting materials and information related to students with visual impairments to a variety of audiences including parent groups educational professionals and civic organizations. The Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in fostering collaboration between OSB and external stakeholders promoting awareness and supporting the educational success of students with visual impairments across the state.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday online External Listings applicant system State of Oklahoma Careers .

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday online Internal Listings applicant system Find Jobs Internal State of Oklahoma Workday

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Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information race religion color sex age national origin or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.