Iowa School for the Deaf: OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Send resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any copies of any credentials, etc to Human Resources; ISD/IESBVI; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.; Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898. Or email: [email protected]. View general school information and job description on web page: www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org
Primary Function: Under supervision from the Assistant Administrator, collaborates with stakeholders including AEAs, LEAs, parents and families to identify and implement programming and services that increase educational opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide statewide outreach to parents, school districts, administrators, and others regarding ISD’s mission and vision.
2. Provide opportunities and resources both online and face to face to children, parents, and families such as camps, social activities, sign classes for parents and families. Build and maintain connections with students, their parents and families.
3. Coordinate and facilitate opportunities for students who need evaluations and assessments ensuring communication between the school districts, AEAs and ISD. Arrange follow up for students who have been evaluated and assessed by ISD.
4. Collaborate with AEAs and school districts to provide increased opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
5. Represent ISD by serving on a variety of boards such as EHDI, LEAD-K, and PTSSA. Involvement with deaf mentoring program.
6. Ability to share knowledge and understanding of Deaf Culture, Deaf Inclusion and Deaf Identity to support students social-emotional and behavior development.
7. Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Director of Extended Learning.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in deaf education, deaf studies, human behavior or related field. Previous experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and learning differences; bilingual education; team teaching and team building preferred. Basic knowledge of and a willingness to learn editorial layout/design, photography and composition. Required to be fluent in sign language and attain a minimum of an advanced level of proficiency or above on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview. Demonstrates strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills. Skilled in multiple social media platforms.
Applicant must have satisfactory criminal history and abuse registry background checks before hire.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range: $57,000 – $87,000/yr. 12 month position. Full Benefits are available.
Position Details: Position will require travel throughout the State of Iowa, occasionally
overnight.