Blindness Skills Specialist - School Support & Training

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,533 - 67,874; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a School Support Associate – Blindness Skills Specialist for the Missouri School for the Blind to develop and coordinate a vision impairment program available at each regional PD center.

The role interfaces with districts, provides IEP-based recommendations, delivers in‑service training, and supports technology integration for eligible students. Travel is required to collaborate with regional staff and educators.

Qualifications

• Certification required for orientation and mobility or vision impairment specialization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for school districts under the regional office of professional development regarding eligible students.
• Make programming and placement recommendations to schools using assessments developed within the IEP process.
• Provide in‑service training in blindness techniques for teachers and classroom staff.
• Provide parents with referrals and information regarding services.
• Coordinate services from other entities serving eligible students and their families.
• Assist and support local districts in providing special education and related services.
• Support the application of appropriate technology in education for eligible students.
• Develop and deliver regionally and statewide in‑service training addressing blindness skills and daily living skills.
• Report yearly to the Blind Task Force on essential functions.
• Prepare written reports of services for students with vision impairments including deafblindness.
• Collaborate with Outreach staff on VIISA and INSITE programs.

Education

Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist or certification in the area of Vision Impairments

Job description

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a School Support Associate – Blindness Skills Specialist for the Missouri School for the Blind to develop and coordinate a vision impairment program available at each regional PD center.

The role interfaces with districts, provides IEP-based recommendations, delivers in‑service training, and supports technology integration for eligible students. Travel is required to collaborate with regional staff and educators.