Education Program Consultant-Vision Outreach Services

Open Until Filled

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 WDE’s 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.

Offering 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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact:
Jen Shirley /  or jennifer.shirley1

• 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.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to special education, and the ability to apply regulations, rules, and disability‑specific knowledge in supporting educational agencies.
• 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 to meet the needs of a caseload of at least 600 individuals and complete 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.

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. No certificates, licenses, registrations.

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

• FLSA:
  Exempt

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The 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.