Education Program Consultant Vision Outreach Services

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6171 - 6857

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

OpenUntilFilled

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:

Knowledge of both state and federal laws related to special education. The ability to apply regulations rules and disability specific knowledge in supporting educational agencies.
An understanding of the visual system visual impairments specialized equipment best instructional practices and research related to low vision and blindness.
Ability to collaborate and develop partnerships with local state private and federal agencies to access resources for customers provide high-quality technical assistance and provide professional development opportunities.
Ability to manage time and resources. Good organizational skills which facilitate meeting the needs of a caseload of at least 600 individuals and the completion of multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication skills both written and oral and the ability to present in front of both large and small groups.
Ability to assess the broad educational needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision determine priorities and implement strategies.
Skill in providing direct instruction in the use of low vision equipment assistive technology adaptive daily living skills and other compensatory skills related to low vision or blindness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel up to 70% of the time
Ability to lift 50 pounds

NOTES:

FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

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Description and FunctionsOpenUntilFilledGENERAL 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 wi...