Education Program Consultant Vision Outreach Services 2025-02304

State of Wyoming-posted 3 months ago
Entry Level
Cheyenne, WY
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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.

  • 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 both state and federal laws related to special education.
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage time and resources with good organizational skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to assess the broad educational needs of individuals who are blind or have low vision.
  • 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.
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