What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Coordinator position at State of Oklahoma?
Basic Purpose
Position provides resources, consultative services, and both direct and indirect support to children who are blind or visually impaired, as requested by local education agencies and families; conducts Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, and/or Environmental Assessments to determine the most effective educational approaches, learning media, equipment, and related services needed by students; prepares comprehensive written reports based on assessments and observations to guide educational planning and support; maintains accurate and timely documentation, including travel logs, daily service records, a detailed Google calendar, and student information necessary for compiling weekly and monthly Outreach reports. Position travels extensively across the state of Oklahoma to deliver outreach services, with occasional overnight stays required.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Typical Functions
Level Descriptor
Education And Experience
Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field is preferred; a Bachelors degree may be considered with exceptional qualifications. A minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching children who are blind or visually impaired is required. Must hold a current certification in Visual Impairment and Orientation & Mobility. Experience conducting assessments and collaborating with educational teams is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Knowledge and experience in community service programs that support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Understanding of instructional methods, assistive technology, and service delivery models specific to individuals with visual impairments. Familiarity with the legal and ethical considerations surrounding services for children with disabilities, including compliance with IDEA and other relevant regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local education agencies, school districts, community organizations, and the general public. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with and support children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Organizational skills to manage travel, documentation, and scheduling across a wide geographic area.
Special Requirements
Additional Job Description
Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) Muskogee.
Essential Functions: The Outreach Coordinator serves as a representative of the Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) on professional committees, educational organizations, staffing, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings at local educational agencies. This role is responsible for presenting materials and information related to students with visual impairments to a variety of audiences, including parent groups, educational professionals, and civic organizations. The Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in fostering collaboration between OSB and external stakeholders, promoting awareness, and supporting the educational success of students with visual impairments across the state.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)).
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com))
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.
Position provides resources, consultative services, and both direct and indirect support to children who are blind or visually impaired, as requested by local education agencies and families; conducts Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, and/or Environmental Assessments to determine the most effective educational approaches, learning media, equipment, and related services needed by students; prepares comprehensive written reports based on assessments and observations to guide educational planning and support; maintains accurate and timely documentation, including travel logs, daily service records, a detailed Google calendar, and student information necessary for compiling weekly and monthly Outreach reports. Position travels extensively across the state of Oklahoma to deliver outreach services, with occasional overnight stays required.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Typical Functions
Level Descriptor
Education And Experience
Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field is preferred; a Bachelors degree may be considered with exceptional qualifications. A minimum of five (5) years of experience teaching children who are blind or visually impaired is required. Must hold a current certification in Visual Impairment and Orientation & Mobility. Experience conducting assessments and collaborating with educational teams is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Knowledge and experience in community service programs that support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Understanding of instructional methods, assistive technology, and service delivery models specific to individuals with visual impairments. Familiarity with the legal and ethical considerations surrounding services for children with disabilities, including compliance with IDEA and other relevant regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local education agencies, school districts, community organizations, and the general public. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with and support children who are blind or visually impaired and their families. Organizational skills to manage travel, documentation, and scheduling across a wide geographic area.
Special Requirements
Additional Job Description
Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) Muskogee.
Essential Functions: The Outreach Coordinator serves as a representative of the Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) on professional committees, educational organizations, staffing, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings at local educational agencies. This role is responsible for presenting materials and information related to students with visual impairments to a variety of audiences, including parent groups, educational professionals, and civic organizations. The Outreach Coordinator plays a key role in fostering collaboration between OSB and external stakeholders, promoting awareness, and supporting the educational success of students with visual impairments across the state.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)).
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com))
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.
