Outreach Director, LA School Visually Impaired

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

This is a full time 12 months and 8 hours per day position.

To be filled immediately. Position #

The Outreach Director for VI/O&M will be responsible for direct supervision of the Outreach Instructors to ensure that services are being provided as directed and the program runs smoothly. The Outreach Director will also be responsible for providing direct services for VI and O&M to students as well and will maintain a current caseload. Refer to Job Specifications.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at mgloston.

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION:
La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested.

You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

• 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 as outlined in Part CXXI, Title 28/Education;
  Bulletin 746-Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel;
  Chapter 4, Subchapter A-410 or Visual Impairments
• COMS or NOMC orientation and mobility certification

• Knowledge of specialized programmatic needs of the visually impaired (orientation and mobility, adaptive daily living skills, Braille, adaptive technology and low vision aids).
• Must have the ability to use computer systems for data management and information storage and retrieval.
• A current Driver’s License and the ability to be certified through the State Safe Driver Program. Must furnish personal, reliable transportation to perform the job duties. Travel is required in this position.

• Certified or able to obtain certification in Visual Impairments in the State of Louisiana
• Dual certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is preferred or the willingness to obtain O&M certification
• 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…