Coordinator, RI Vision Education and Services

Posting Details

Position Information

• Posting Number: NC00745
• Position Title: Coordinator
• Division: RI Vision Education and Services Division, Academic Affairs Division
• Department Name: Sherlock Center on Disabilities
• Position Type: Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College invites applications for the Vision Services Coordinator position at the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.

The Vision Services Coordinator will coordinate management and administrative activities of the Rhode Island Vision Services Program.

The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence-driven and designed to advance policies, practices, and research that improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities.

The mission of the Sherlock Center is to promote membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work, and the community.

Primary Purpose The individual will coordinate activities of the Rhode Island Vision Services Program.

Essential Duties

• Develop, maintain, and report an accurate census of children birth-22 who are blind and/or visually impaired in the State of Rhode Island.
• Develop strategies for continuous tracking of population changes and needs, including the analysis of workloads to ensure proper resource allocation.
• Coordinate professional development activities for the Rhode Island Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) and potentially other TVIs employed by agencies other than the state to effectively meet these needs.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide support to the TVIs and Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists (COMs) using a RIDE-approved evaluation system.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a system for collecting information on the outcomes achieved by children who are blind and/or visually impaired to evaluate the effectiveness of services and supports.
• Design, implement, and assess a system to link the integration of vision services with the instructional initiatives and standards of local school districts.
• Serve as the liaison connecting the Rhode Island Department of Education (Office of Student Community and Academic Support), the Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Early Intervention), and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (Office of Rehabilitation Services, Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired - SBVI).
• Report to the Rhode Island Department of Education (Office of Student Community and Academic Support), the Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Early Intervention), and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (Office of Rehabilitation Services, Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired - SBVI) as required by them.
• Identify and develop grant proposals to support current and future initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to the Rhode Island Department of Education (Office of Student Community and Academic Support) as needed, such as addressing the accessibility of state assessments, the certification requirements of TVIs, and other matters as related to students who are blind and/or visually impaired.
• Act as the Ex Officio Trustee and manage the federal quota account and materials as designated by the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Develop written policies/procedures for the program as applicable.

Occasional Duties

• Travel to schools, early intervention sites, community sites, and other agencies as needed.
• Provide professional development to various service providers.
• Provide community outreach.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Early Intervention and Special Education systems in Rhode Island.
• Knowledge of the RI Teacher Evaluation System.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to special education.
• Knowledge of research about best practices for educating children who are blind and/or visually impaired.
• Knowledge of strategies for assessing the programmatic needs of children who are blind and/or visually impaired.
• Knowledge of strategies for monitoring the effectiveness of programs.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals and families.
• Effective communication skills - oral and written.
• Familiarity with Education Union Contracts.
• Ability to manage electronic data using databases and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understanding of school systems, including educational programs for students, data collection, organization structure, and function.
• Understanding of the sensitivity of information and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Masters Degree in a discipline related to education and a valid RI Building Administrator and/or District Level Administrator Special Education Certification.
• Experience: Experience in needs assessment, outcome measurement, and evaluation of teachers working with special populations.
• In lieu of an administrative certificate: Candidate has a minimum of three years experience implementing and managing programs of children with Special Education Needs, as well as knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, and policies. This may include serving as an LEA at the building level and/or providing technical assistance to districts, programs, and teachers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a District Level Special Education Administrator and/or approved RI Department of Education Teacher Evaluator.

Does this position have Direct Reports? No

Environmental Conditions The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

• FLSA: Exempt
• Salary Grade: 12NC
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Proposed Starting Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000
• Work Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Benefits: Full-time employee benefits include Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Family/Parental Leave, Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI, Retirement Plan, Long-term Disability Coverage, and a variety of voluntary add-ons. (For a complete listing visit: http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefitsnewindex.php)
• Reports To: Director, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
• Academic or Calendar Year: Calendar
• Position Status: Grant-funded
• End of Temporary or Limited Position: No
• Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-union

Posting Information

• Number of Positions Available: 1
• Application Open Date: 06/12/2025
• Application Close Date: [Not Specified]

Special Instructions Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

AA / ADA Statement As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

• Do you have a Masters Degree in a discipline related to education? [Yes / No]
• Do you have experience as a District Level Special Education Administrator and/or approved RI Department of Education Teacher Evaluator? [Yes / No]

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts
• Optional Documents: [None Listed]