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Education Program Consultant-Vision Outreach Services 2025-01672

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Job Location drjobs

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 6171 - 6857

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description and Functions



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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


This position is responsible for facilitating and supporting the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act the use of best practices and the development of programming that allows successful education for students with visual impairments. Provision of consultative support to educational agencies in serving blind/low vision students. Implementing the WDEs work as the lead agency in addressing the needs and programs for individuals of all ages who are blind or have low vision in the State through direct service to adults support to other agencies and implementation of federal and state programs for people who are blind/low vision.

Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley / or


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.


  • Provide consultative support and program guidance to schools preschools and other agencies serving individuals who are blind or have low vision.
  • Plan conduct and facilitate workshops student-specific technical assistance conferences and in-service trainings related to the needs of individuals who are blind/low vision.
  • Oversee regional operations of federal and state programs for people who are blind/low vision.
  • Facilitate through direct service the attainment of compensatory skills job skills assistive technology use and independent living skills for adults who are blind/low vision.
  • Assess needs for and provide access to adaptive equipment.
  • Assist in the general supervision responsibilities of the WDE as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act including monitoring technical assistance professional development and annual grant reporting.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


KNOWLEDGE:



Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
OR
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
None

Necessary Special Requirements



  • Travel up to 70% of the time
  • Ability to life 50 pounds

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information


Required Experience:

Contract

Employment Type

Full-Time

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