Education Coordinator - Vision Impairment & Early Intervention

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired (DBVI) seeks an Education Coordinator to ensure that Virginia's infants, toddlers, and children who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind receive the services they need to participate and progress in developmental, educational, and extracurricular activities.

The role requires a Virginia collegiate professional license and Early Intervention Certification within nine months, with collaboration among teachers, parents, and vocational counselors to support

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Virginia collegiate professional license.
• Successfully complete Virginia’s Early Intervention Modules and receives the Early Intervention Certification within nine months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure services for infants, toddlers, and children who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and regular education staff to support development and education.
• Participate in or facilitate IEP meetings and develop service plans and goals.

Skills

Functional vision assessments

Counseling & consultation

Event coordination

Time management

IEP goals & objectives

Job description

The Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired (DBVI) seeks an Education Coordinator to ensure that Virginia's infants, toddlers, and children who are blind, vision impaired or deafblind receive the services they need to participate and progress in developmental, educational, and extracurricular activities.

The role requires a Virginia collegiate professional license and Early Intervention Certification within nine months, with collaboration among teachers, parents, and vocational counselors to support