Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
Coordinator, Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind Programs
Responsible for leading and supporting staff, services, and specialized equipment for the Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind Program. Reports to the Supervisor of Sensory Programs and Related Services. Oversees staff assignments and caseloads, ensures compliance with district, state, and federal requirements, and provides leadership through IEP participation, staff coaching, and professional development. Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and performance management while collaborating with program leadership. Preferred expertise includes visual impairments, orientation and mobility, braille instruction and production, assistive technology, accommodations, and instructional practices for students who are visually impaired or deaf-blind. Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
COMPETENCIES:
The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget. Conserves organizational resources. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.
Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and on budget. Manages project team activities.
Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others. Sets clear quality requirements. Measures key outcomes. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Improves processes, products, and services.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Degree in educational leadership, administration/supervision, or related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education or project management related field, with two (2) years of related management or supervisory experience preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Educational Leadership, School Principal, or Administration and Supervision preferred.
Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.
Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3, moderate.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.
SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
For information regarding this position, please contact Sarah Murphy-Ellis, ED.S. Supervisor, Sensory Programs and Related Services Exceptional Student Education Audiology, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Screenings, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Sign Language Interpreters, and Visually Impaired ([email protected])
DO NOT send resumes. All applications must be completed online.
FLSA Status: Exempt, Administrative
Class: Administrative
Division: Cross Divisional
Salary Schedule: Admin01 plus benefits
Bargaining Unit: 03, HASA Administrators
Summary:
Coordinator, Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind Programs
Responsible for leading and supporting staff, services, and specialized equipment for the Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind Program. Reports to the Supervisor of Sensory Programs and Related Services. Oversees staff assignments and caseloads, ensures compliance with district, state, and federal requirements, and provides leadership through IEP participation, staff coaching, and professional development. Supervises staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and performance management while collaborating with program leadership. Preferred expertise includes visual impairments, orientation and mobility, braille instruction and production, assistive technology, accommodations, and instructional practices for students who are visually impaired or deaf-blind. Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.
Other information:
COMPETENCIES:
The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.
Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget. Conserves organizational resources. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.
Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
Project Management: Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and on budget. Manages project team activities.
Quality Management: Fosters quality focus in others. Sets clear quality requirements. Measures key outcomes. Solicits and applies customer feedback. Improves processes, products, and services.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.
Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Degree in educational leadership, administration/supervision, or related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in education or project management related field, with two (2) years of related management or supervisory experience preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Educational Leadership, School Principal, or Administration and Supervision preferred.
Language Skills: Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations. Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals. Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.
Mathematical Skills: Calculates figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Applies concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.
Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3, moderate.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district.
SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district's policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must:
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
• Support the district's vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.
The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.
For information regarding this position, please contact Sarah Murphy-Ellis, ED.S. Supervisor, Sensory Programs and Related Services Exceptional Student Education Audiology, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, Hearing Screenings, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Sign Language Interpreters, and Visually Impaired ([email protected])
DO NOT send resumes. All applications must be completed online.
FLSA Status: Exempt, Administrative
Class: Administrative
Division: Cross Divisional
Salary Schedule: Admin01 plus benefits
Bargaining Unit: 03, HASA Administrators
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