LIMC Director

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LA Special School District seeks a Director of Accessible Educational Materials Services to lead statewide access to accessible instructional materials for students who are blind or visually impaired.

The role oversees program operations, compliance, data and research, and collaboration with the Louisiana School for the Deaf and the Visually Impaired. A master’s or bachelor’s in related fields is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Visual Impairment, Curriculum & Instruction, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, Library & Information Science, or closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience.
Three years supervising professional staff.
Experience administering statewide educational programs.
Experience managing budgets and federal programs.
Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired.

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership for Louisiana's Accessible Educational Materials Services Program.
Develops and implements strategic initiatives to improve statewide access to accessible instructional materials.
Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
Advises the Superintendent on statewide services, accessibility initiatives, and federal program compliance.
Develops long-range strategic plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures for the division.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Five years of educational leadership experience

Three years supervising professional staff

Experience administering statewide educational programs

Experience managing budgets and federal programs

Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired

Job description

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for

Director, Accessible Educational Materials Services (AEMS)

The Director, Accessible Educational Materials Services (AEMS) is responsible for the effective management and operations of all agencies programmatic support areas. He/she provides guidance and support to the leadership of the Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and the Special Schools Program. The Director is charged with leading a staff of professionals that operate specific operational support and agency oversight. These areas include special education, school improvement, federal and state programs, professional development, admissions, compliance, testing, student mental health, related services, and data/research.

The position frequently consults and recommends to the Superintendent on issues within the assigned area of responsibility, including but not limited to:

Executive Leadership

Provides executive leadership for Louisiana's Accessible Educational Materials Services Program.
Develops and implements strategic initiatives that improve statewide access to accessible instructional materials.
Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
Advises the Superintendent on statewide services, accessibility initiatives, and federal program compliance.
Develops long-range strategic plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures for the division.

Federal Quota Administration

Serves as Louisiana's Ex Officio Trustee to the American Printing House for the Blind (APH).
Oversees administration of the APH Federal Quota Program.
Coordinates the Annual Federal Quota Census.
Approves expenditures of Federal Quota funds.
Ensures compliance with all APH policies, federal regulations, and reporting requirements.
Maintains accountability for federally funded materials and equipment.

Accessible Educational Materials

Directs statewide acquisition, production, and distribution of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM).
Oversees production and distribution of:
- Braille instructional materials
- Large print materials
- Digital accessible media
- Audio materials
- Tactile graphics
Ensures eligible students receive instructional materials in a timely manner.
Develops procedures that improve statewide access to accessible instructional materials.

Program Administration

Oversees operations of the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center (LIMC).
Develops policies and procedures for efficient program operations.
Establishes quality assurance standards for accessible media production.
Ensures continuous improvement of service delivery models.
Monitors program outcomes and operational performance.

Financial Management

Develops and administers the division budget.
Oversees Federal Quota expenditures.
Identifies grant opportunities and alternative funding sources.
Ensures responsible stewardship of state and federal resources.
Monitors contracts, purchases, and procurement activities.

Personnel Management

Supervises professional, technical, and administrative staff.
Conducts employee performance evaluations.
Develops staff professional development plans.
Promotes employee engagement and accountability.
Builds a collaborative, student-centered culture.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborates with:
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs)
- Orientation and Mobility Specialists
- Families
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Louisiana Department of Education
- American Printing House for the Blind
- National organizations serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired
Represents SSD on statewide and national committees.
Delivers presentations and professional development.

Compliance

Ensures compliance with:
- IDEA
- Section 504
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Every Student Succeeds Act
- APH Federal Quota Program requirements
- Louisiana Special Education regulations
- Agency policies

Continuous Improvement

Evaluates statewide service needs.
Develops innovative solutions to improve accessibility.Uses data to guide program improvements.
Establishes measurable performance indicators.
Promotes equitable educational opportunities for students statewide.

The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Human Resources.

RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION

La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.

Physical Activity Level:

The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Visual Impairment, Curriculum & Instruction, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, Library and Information Science; or a closely related field
Master’s degree is preferred

Experience