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Summary: With supervision, administers and implements educational and rehabilitative programming to students ages 6-21 who are blind or have low vision including those with additional disabilities in close partnership with their local education agencies and families. Provides assistance and consultation to teachers, families and staff as a subject matter expert as needed.

1. Coordinates, collaborates and assists with implementation of working with Local Education Agencies across Maryland to create, facilitate and implement a consistent student short course frameworks, family education opportunities and partnerships to supplement the instruction of the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are blind or have low vision in their local communities.
2. Coordinates, collaborates and assists with implementation of all aspects of working with partners around the state to create unique, innovative, educational and accessible summer programming opportunities for students who are blind and have low vision in the State of Maryland.
3. Supports and participates in regularly scheduled events and activities on and off the MSB Campus and around the state.
4. Ensures accessibility of all programming implemented.
5. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of contact hours, expenses, project management tasks and precise student information in various reporting systems.
6. With assistance, compiles grant reports and metrics of success for the programs that are implemented for a variety of public and private funding sources.
7. As applicable to certifications of candidates: may provide some support to various LEAs for capacity building within assessments or direct classroom consultation services.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Performance Standard: Number of students reached in programming efforts. Number of Counties/Partners established in programming efforts.

Work Environment: Indoor/Outdoor Environments, Variety of Temperature and Weather Conditions, Variable lighting conditions, Limited Accessible transportation options, Frequent provision of services outside of the MSB campus.

Work Schedule: 37.5 Hours with frequent weekend, evenings and extensive summer expectations. Monday-Friday with flextime within the workweek frequently required. Some (40%) multiple overnight travel required in the state to provide services. Position follows a 12 month schedule.

1. Masters Degree and Licensure in the Education of the Visually Impaired (TVI) or a closely related field such as Vision Rehabilitation, Orientation & Mobility, Low Vision Therapy. (CATIS candidates must carry an additional certification or teaching license.)
2. At least 2 years of experience working with children ages 6-21 and their families who are blind or have low vision including those with additional disabilities or a similar population..
3. Expert level knowledge of program coordination and project management in relation to implementing educational activities with a wide variety of partners.
4. Working knowledge of regular and special education principles, practices, and procedures, including pedagogical instructional techniques for topics within the Expanded Core Curriculum.
5. Expert level knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum Topics and how it applies to the students who are blind and low vision.
6. Experience working or coordinating aspects of a summer camp program or short term instructional situation.
7. Experience with accurate and timely documentation technology and program reporting standards.

1. General knowledge of the structure and functions of MSDE and the LEAs in program coordination.
2. General knowledge of MSB structure and operational capacity for specialized programming.