DHH Outreach Consultant

Job Title

Position facilitates and supports best practices and program development for the successful education of deaf or hard of hearing students.

Open until filled. This position supports and facilitates the Wyoming Department of Education's role as a lead agency for individuals with hearing loss in the state. Additionally, it upholds the general supervision responsibilities of the Special Programs unit of the Wyoming Department of Education, as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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Preferences will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Speech Language Pathology, ASL Interpreting, Audiology, or a closely related field. And/or a Master's degree and at least five years of experience in Deaf Education/teaching the Deaf (birth through 21 years of age).

Knowledge:

• Ability to communicate effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals, including knowledge of hearing loss and audiogram interpretation.
• Basic knowledge of assistive listening devices such as remote microphones, sound field systems, hearing aids, bone-conducted hearing devices, and cochlear implants
• Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with the ability to discuss Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to remain unbiased while working with constituents
• Self-starter capable of independent work (e.g., contacting schools, setting appointments), while also recognizing when to seek guidance from team members or the SPED division. Must be a team player, assisting colleagues as needed
• Prudent use of tax-funded resources and awareness of available resources in the deaf/hard of hearing library in Casper
• Competency in email, document creation, tracking technical assistance, developing presentations (PowerPoint), and setting up virtual meetings/workshops (Google Meet or Zoom)
• Ability to travel

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's 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 & Experience Substitution: 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

Physical working conditions:

• Typical office environment.

Notes:

• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Successful applicants must reside in Wyoming or maintain a primary residence within a 100-mile radius of Cheyenne for the duration of their employment with the Wyoming Department of Education
• Travel is estimated at 70%
• Applicants may be asked to provide transcripts of any relevant coursework at the time of the interview or hire
• Successful candidates must pass a fingerprinting, background, and reference check