Outreach Program Lead for Visual Impairment Education

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outreach Supervisor at WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN provides leadership, supervision, and support to Outreach Teachers serving students with visual impairments across multiple school-based settings, ensuring high-quality instructional services and compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role partners with families, school teams, and community agencies to foster professional growth, oversee program delivery, and help students access the general curriculum and IEP

Qualifications

• PDE Special Education Supervision certification or intent to obtain.
• Master's Degree in Special Education required.
• Valid PDE certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired required.
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification (ACVREP) preferred.
• Experience teaching students with visual impairments required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Outreach team's caseload assignments, caseload management, and teacher scheduling.
• Mentor Outreach Program teachers through classroom observations, provide instructional feedback, and assist in creating and implementing IEP-driven instruction.
• Support teachers with scheduling, lesson planning, and problem-solving.
• Conduct IEP and Functional Visual Evaluation reviews and provide targeted compliance feedback to Outreach Program teachers.
• Coordinate Outreach mentor program in conjunction with on campus mentor program
• Collaborate with communications team to showcase and publicize the work of Outreach students through social media and other outlets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

PDE Special Education Supervision certification or intent to obtain

PDE Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification

Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification (ACVREP) preferred

Job description

The Outreach Supervisor at WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN provides leadership, supervision, and support to Outreach Teachers serving students with visual impairments across multiple school-based settings, ensuring high-quality instructional services and compliance with state and federal regulations.

This role partners with families, school teams, and community agencies to foster professional growth, oversee program delivery, and help students access the general curriculum and IEP