Director of Education and Training

For over 50 years, Junior Blind of America has been providing programs and services to blind and visually impaired individuals and their families. Our programs are designed to help our students develop and build their highest level of independence and self-esteem.

We are currently seeking a Director of Education and Training to provide visual impairment services to students and to train staff as needed with an emphasis on mandatory safety certification training including CPR, First Aid, Water Safety and Pro-ACT.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

•Works with the Program Directors of SES and IFP to provide all necessary VI services as stipulated by student IEP and IFSP respectively. Works with Program Directors to address all VI assessments and needs.
•Provides consultative VI services for individuals being served by organizations contracted with Junior Blind for VI support and maintains all required documentation accurately and timely.
•Assists in the planning, developing, organizing, and implementation of training to the CRP, SES, DPI, STEP, IFP and REC programs.
•Tracks and maintains the minimum requirement of training hours as regulated by the various Regional Centers, other placement agencies, Department of Social Services, and school districts.
•Researches and creates training modules that meet the various regulatory requirements with regard to information provided and maintains a library of the modules to be used by directors, supervisors, coordinators, and teachers as training curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:

•Visual Impairment Credential required, Masters level from an accredited college or university preferred. Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology or BA with equivalent experience may be considered.
•Three years experience working within the field of Visual Impairment and/or Special Education.
•Three years experience working in a supervisory capacity in a residential facility with training and experience working with the disabled population.
•Knowledge of school district, regional center, and residential facilities practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines preferred.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days/Personal Days/Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan, and more…

Submit resume and letter of interest to:
Junior Blind of America
Human Resources Department
5300 Angeles Vista Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Fax: (323) 296-0424
E-mail: [Click here for email]


Come join us for our upcoming Job Fair Open House!

September 14, 2006
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Junior Blind of America
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043

Please call Sal at (323) 295-4555 Ext. 465 to RSVP you will be attending.

Pick up an application and bring your resume listing all relevant work experience. We will be conducting on the spot interviews.

If you are unable to attend, please forward your resume and letter of interest to: [Click here for email] or fax to: (323) 296-0424 or mail to: Junior Blind of America, HR Dept., 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90043.

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