Assistant Director of Blind Outreach Programs

Job Description The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join USDB as the Assistant Director of the Blind Outreach Program. This critical and intensive full-time position is based in Salt Lake City. This position reports to the Blind Outreach Director.

Principal Duties: Assistant Director job duties include: -Provide professional and educational support to the Director of the Blind Outreach Program -Attend transition Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings in the districts, traveling to various school locations as necessary throughout Utah. Some overnight travel required. -Run/manage IEP meetings in an administrative capacity with full authority to provide approval and commit USDB resources to the IEP. -Create and maintain program files. -Assist in compliance indicators for Utah Program Improvement Supports and Activities (UPIPS). -Assist in teacher evaluations and educational service aide evaluations. -Assist in division innovations and practices. -Attending individual meetings with Special Education Directors across Utah. -Assist in blind specific personalized learning instruction, strategies, reporting and implementation. -Assist with the development of a strong TSVI Mentoring Program. -Attend and provide administrative support to camps and activities when needed (some out of state travel required). -Assist in annual report compilation, including student data and reporting statistics. -Collect and analyze assessment data throughout the school year and report to the Outreach Director. -Oversee the contracts, services, and billing for districts contracted with USDB. -Assist in overseeing professional development for teachers and staff. -Other duties as assigned.