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South Dakota Board of Regents

Outreach Vision Consultant

South Dakota Board of Regents, Spearfish, South Dakota, us, 57799


Outreach Vision Consultant opportunity at the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This position has a Spearfish/western South Dakota home station location.

A 9-month full-time faculty position, with full benefits. Occasional Summer Family Visits.Job Highlights:

Provide vision consultation and support services to parents, schools districts (and other agencies) of visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind children.Facilitate access between parents and/or teachers and SDSBVI personnel and other resources.Act as an advocate for children who are visually impaired.Maintain records of students, services provided and recommendations made.Credentials/Certification/Registration:

South Dakota Teacher’s Certificate with endorsement in visual impairment and special education. (If not certified in visual impairment, must be willing to become certified within three years of employment.)Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.Incumbent will be required to provide documentation of MMR vaccination.Posting Information:

Posting Date: 05/01/2024Closing Date: Open Until FilledFirst Consideration Date: 05/08/2024Advertised Salary:

Depends on ExperienceDuration of the Term:

9 monthsAppointment Percent:

100%Tenure Status:

TermProposed Rank:

InstructorWork Hours:

8 AM - 4 PMTypical Hours Worked Per Week:

40 hoursAppointment Type:

TemporaryScope of Search:

External (includes Internal)Department Description and Cultural Expectations:

Will work directly for the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Superintendent in Aberdeen. However, work will be outreach in nature and will involve the West River location.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.Contact Information:

South Dakota Board of Regents306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200Pierre, SD 57501605-773-3455Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

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