Vision Transition Specialist

Vision Transition Specialist

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Logo https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/1225/docs/115824.png Institution SD School f/t Blind & VI Working Title Vision Transition Specialist Posting Number NFE02377P Department SDSBVI-Outreach Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen Posting Text

The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking the service of an incumbent who will assist in the development and implementation of transition plans for student age 14 to 21 statewide. This position is developed under a cooperative agreement with the Division of Service to Blind and Visually Impaired.

Required Qualifications:

Incumbent will coordinate transition activities with the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired to ensure provision of services for students with vision loss on a statewide basis. Incumbent will oversee work experience program for visually impaired students at the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, by establishing and supervising work placements off-campus, and establishing work placement on-campus. Incumbent will work closely with administration, faculty, guardians, staff, parents, students, LEAs, Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the business community.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Skills of blindness, low vision, and assistive technology for students who are blind or have low vision.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of IEP process.

• Knowledge of resources to refer students and families.

• Knowledge of community based programs.

• Develops and delivers presentations to variety of audiences in a professional and engaging manner.

• Maintains an ongoing working relationship with other state and community agencies.

• Good writing skills and organizational skills are important for individual educational plans, accurate reports and correspondence.

• Good interpersonal skills are required.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must exercise sound judgement in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

• Must be self-motivated.

• Hours will vary, not over 40 hours per week.

• Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, education, or a related field and experience in providing technical assistance, job preparation, transition planning, preferably with individuals with vision loss or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications: A master's degree and five or more years of experience and certification by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals or the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

Posting Date 06/04/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 06/17/2024 Advertised Salary Depends on Experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100% Work Hours

7:30 am - 4 pm

Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40 Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search This position requires Travel, Valid Drivers License, Overnight stays If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SDSBVI is an Equal Opportunity Employment employer

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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Physical Requirements

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Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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• Resume

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