DVI Education Services Administrator

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The position coordinates statewide special education services, provided by DVI itinerate teachers to students with visual impairments, in their learning environments.  Examples of duties: effective collaboration with stakeholders; assure compliance with IDEA, service delivery agreements, State and Federal regulations; ensure teacher licenses are in compliance; evaluate program effectiveness; analyze data; participate in community meetings, develop policy/procedure; supervise education program staff; prepare annual IDEA Part B subgrant; monitor expenditures of Federal and State funds; and serve as a liaison with the DE Dept. of Education, schools, & the visually impaired community.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here:

• Coordinate Special Education services statewide for all Blind & Visually Impaired Students through an itinerant program.
• Develops and provides oversight to the implementation of policies and procedures of education of exceptional and disabled students as required by state and federal laws, e.g., IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Provides technical assistance and training to education and other Division professionals in the application of relevant regulations/policy for the education of individuals that are blind and visually impaired.
• Liaise with the Department of Public Instruction, school districts and other agencies on matters of exception children, etc.
• Write reports, develop grant proposals and analyze/evaluate programs, materials, and policies, as required.
• Provide direct supervision of educational personnel and programs within the Divisions itinerant program.
• Oversee the management and accountability of the budget as related to areas of responsibility.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for DVI Education Services Administrator

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.