Job Openings

Region 10 Education Service Center

03/04/2025

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree in Education preferred
• Certification as a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI) OR Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
• Ability to evaluate data, align evaluation results to improve program of services
• Ability to plan and implement meetings, conferences, and professional development sessions
• Subject matter expertise in supporting students with visual impairments as it relates to identification, evaluation, and service provision

Experience:

• Three or more years school-based or related experience required
• Experience as a TVI, COMS, or related professional supporting students with visual impairment preferred

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the Vision Services Consultant:

• Serve as a resource and reference point to LEAs/SSAs for current information regarding education of students with visual impairments
• Represent Region 10 on statewide projects and initiatives related to supporting students with visual impairments.
• Collaborate with LEAs and TSBVI to conduct annual Regional VI Registration
• Create and maintain partnerships with community partners (HHSC, TWC, local universities, etc)
• Provide assistance to LEAs that will ensure ongoing compliance with legal regulations and statutes related to students with visual impairments
• Coordinate and monitor website for DB/VI program
• Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate efficient Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) events Plan, facilitate, and coordinate all steps for offering professional development sessions, institutes, conferences related to supporting students with visual impairments
• Seek on-going development of professional skills as appropriate to the job assignment Maintain a strong knowledge of evidence-based practices and current research
• Remain current in research related to adult learners in order to meet their needs
• Create and provide professional learning opportunities using a variety of delivery methods Collaborate with consultants across Region 10 to provide information and training opportunities for regional professionals
• Assist in development of annual budget to project program needs
• Complete purchasing processes in accordance with local, state, and federal purchasing guidelines to purchase necessary materials
• Maintain work calendar of commitments to LEA partners and internal events
• Attend meetings related to job duties

E_mail: betsy.gilchrist@region10.org

Phone: 972-348-1690

Cert: COMS

To apply for the position, go to https://www.region10.org/o/r10esc/page/txed-job-network-overview and complete the application.

Salary: $68,000-$92,000 Salary estimate is based on experience and skill set.