Plans and coordinates the statewide delivery of program services to blind or visually-impaired individuals and their families. Provides consultative services to individuals, families and public and private entities involved in the development, education and independence of blind or visually-impaired individuals.

Plans, organizes and coordinates at least one statewide program or function in connection with integrated services for blind/visually-impaired children such as “Transition” and the “Pre-School” program functions;

Consults with regional offices relative to assigned program or function; meets with administrative and supervisory staff in interpretation and evaluation of performance standards;

Reviews and evaluates written program material, manuals, federal regulations and plan material, legislation and current literature in the field in order to assess the appropriateness of current policies and procedures;

Participates in the development and implementation of program plans, policies and operating procedures; participates in the establishment of standards, reviews performance, and recommends changes necessary to increase effectiveness and meet program needs;

Meets with state, regional and area administrators concerning operating problems;

Provides direct services to blind or visually-impaired children, their families and others involved in the education and/or development of such children;

Represents the department in meetings with representatives of community and citizen organizations, consumer groups and other state and local agencies;

May supervise and evaluate subordinate staff;

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge of: department programs, policies and applicable laws; principles and practices of program planning, coordination and administration; specific services to blind children programs, or specific functional concepts, policies and procedures.

Ability to: plan, organize and evaluate work; develop and maintain effective work relationships; speak and write effectively.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Four years of experience as a Regionwide Program Coordinator for the Blind/Visually Impaired.

OR

A Master’s degree in Education of Blind/Visually-Impaired Children.

OR

A Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Teaching AND two years of professional experience providing rehabilitation teaching services to blind/visually-impaired individuals.

OR

A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development or in Orientation and Mobility AND two years of professional experience providing educational or consultative services to blind or visually-impaired children or families.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Education of Blind/Visually-Impaired Children AND two years of professional experience providing educational or consultative services to blind or visually-impaired children or families.

 OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development or in Orientation and Mobility AND four years of professional experience providing educational or consultative services to blind or visually-impaired children or families.

Additional qualifying professional experience as required above will substitute, year for year, for the required education.

New class: 6-9-72
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, minimum qualifications and class code (formerly 0895): 11-9-79
Revised minimum qualifications: 8-12-88
Revised definition & minimum qualifications, deleted distinguishing characteristics, title change (formerly Service Delivery Coordinator 2): 2-9-96
Revised new class code: (formerly 32760) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.