Job Openings

Outreach Missouri School for the Blind

06/16/2025

he Blindness Skill Specialist (BSS), under the division of special education within the department of elementary and secondary education shall develop and coordinate a program to provide a blindness skills specialist available at each regional professional development center

What you'll do:

Act as a resource for school districts under the regional office of professional development with regard to eligible students
Make programming and placement recommendations to schools under the regional office of professional development using assessments and information developed within the IEP process
Provide in-service training in alternative techniques of blindness to classroom teachers and teachers' assistants for the blind engaged in the education of eligible students
Provide parents of eligible students with referrals and information regarding services available within the state
Coordinate services available from other entities who serve eligible students and the families of eligible students
Assist and support local school districts in providing special education and related services for eligible students
Support the application of appropriate technology in the education of eligible students
Contribute to the development and implementation of in-service training, regionally and statewide, which responds to the needs of educators, other professionals and parents pertaining to the needs of eligible students, which include, but are not limited to, high expectations with regard to academic and vocational performance, facilitation of the discussions of Braille instruction during IEP conferences, introduction of appropriate technology, development of blindness skills and daily living skills
Report yearly to the Blind Task Force on essential functions.
Prepares written reports of services with appropriate instructional strategies and methodology recommendations students suspected of a vision impairment including deafblindness.
Collaborate with Outreach staff in provision of Visual Impairment Inservice in America (VIISA), In-home Sensory Impaired Training for Educators (INSITE) and other Outreach professional development
Travel is required
Perform related work as assigned.
All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum educational requirements as defined by House Bill Chapter 162.1133 https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=162.1133&bid=8118&hl=162.1133%u2044, and

BRITE Act, 167.225 Section 9(4) and 10(3) RSMo MO Revised Statute 167.225

Certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist/and Certification in the area of Vision Impairments

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact: [email protected]

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Phone: 314-633-1582

Cert: Multiple Certifications