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Summary
Under the direction of the Supervisor of Outreach Short Courses, this position will assist with all aspects of Outreach program development and administration. This position reports to, and works directly with the Supervisor of Outreach in order to plan program content, market programs, hire and train staff, administer programs, and help maintain systems for student intake and contact management. While a typical day would involve working in an office environment, the Coordinator of Outreach Short Courses would also be expected to work during all Outreach programs, including programs occurring during weekends and vacations. During an Outreach short course, the Coordinator would act in a role as a shift supervisor, responsible for leading student instruction, supervising staff, and administering medications. The Coordinator of Outreach Short Courses would also work with the Supervisor to implement data-gathering systems, write student reports, and to gather demographic information on participants for marketing and fundraising purposes.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations include the following:
- Assist in conducting research regarding student needs.
- Assist in designing, planning, and overseeing Outreach courses that offer instruction in critical skill areas related to transition and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff for Outreach courses.
- Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of short course programs, requiring that the candidate maintain a flexible work schedule.
- Communicate with parents and students prior to, during, and after short courses verbally and in writing.
- Establish relationships with Local Education Authorities and teachers, health care providers, and state agency professionals. Maintain active contact.
- Assist in analyzing and making improvements to the processes used to manage student intake (ie: student applications, forms, contact management)
- Assist in developing systems for the collection of student data.
- Write student reports.
- Assist the Supervisor in managing the budget for all expenses related to the program, including staff salaries, program materials, petty cash, and recreation.
- Explore and collaborate with community resources and service providers
- Assist in creating and marketing an annual schedule of Outreach Short Courses.
- Assist in developing and creating systems that allow the Outreach building to be an accessible learning environment.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage several competing priorities.
- Ability to assist the Supervisor in presenting information in a public forum
- Ability to be a self-starter and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years experience working with children and/or adults with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities
- Supervision experience
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is required.
- Crisis Prevention and Physical Intervention (CPPI) and Med Clearance certification must be taken if hired.
- Sign Language or willingness to learn desired.
We have benefits that put you first, including an employer contributing retirement plan, tuition reimbursement from day one, professional development for our employees, personal days, paid time off and paid sick leave. Our campus is quaint, charming and historical, a perfect mix of legacy and modern buildings. It is located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and a 5 minute drive from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins School for the Blind
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