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08/04/2026

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Education Lead for Indiana

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily workflow of all aspects of educational programming in Indiana.
  • Maintains regular and open communication with all VIPS providers (team members and contractors), providing brainstorming and troubleshooting opportunities.
  • Maintains regular and open communication with VIPS administration, including Director of Finance and Data Coordinator, to remain up to date on the content and functions of the CCM database.
  • Assist VIPS Intake Team with referrals and caseload assignments as needed.
  • Lead monthly VIPS Education Team meetings in partnership with VIPS Education Lead for Kentucky.
  • Remains up to date with all contractual agreements (Indiana First Steps, Indiana State Grant, etc.).
  • Provide guidance to the Office Coordinator, confirming tasks are completed and responsibilities are met.
  • Partner with the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired administration and Outreach Coordinator.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the face of VIPS at community, statewide, and national events and conferences.
  • Recruit service providers at university job fairs, conference attendance, and through ongoing connections and relationship building.
  • Enroll providers in Indiana First Steps; confirm ongoing and annual credentialing requirements.
  • Serve as the liaison between VIPS and Indiana First Steps; attend ICC and provider meetings for individual clusters.
  • Complete annual observations and evaluations of the VIPS Indiana Education Team members.
  • Support VIPS Development Coordinator in all efforts and grant application and reporting.
  • Provide trainings as requested by community partners, Indiana First Steps leadership and providers, public school systems, etc.
  • Partner with the medical community to support NAVEG screening efforts.
  • Maintain regular communication with VIPS Educational Lead in Kentucky.
  • Serve on the VIPS Board Education Committee.
  • Maintain an early intervention caseload for the purpose of field knowledge.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

  • Certification as a Teacher of Blind/Low Vision and/or
  • Certification as an Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Educator and/or
  • Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
  • Certification in a related field

Physical Requirements:

  • Some travel required for meeting and conference attendance and to supervise providers
  • Minimal physical exertion for loading/unloading training materials

Salary:

Depending on education and experience

 

E_mail: [email protected]

Phone: 888-636-8477

Cert: TSVI

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Carol Dahmke, HR Manager – [email protected]