Director of Outreach

State Role Title: Prog Admin Manager II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: www.vsdb.k12/va/us

Job Duties

About Us

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential! VSDB prepares students for life!

About this position

The Director of Outreach at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB), provides strategic leadership for the promotion, visibility, and growth of VSDB. The Director of Outreach develops and implements initiatives that increase awareness of the school's programs and services, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, expand referral networks, and support enrollment growth for students ages 2–22 who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

The Director of Outreach collaborates closely with school leadership, admissions personnel, family engagement staff, audiology, parent-infant, and public-school partnership staff to ensure a coordinated outreach strategy that advances the school's mission and strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, communications, public relations, marketing, human services, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in outreach, community/family engagement, enrollment management, public relations, special education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships and managing collaborative initiatives.
• Experience working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Virginia.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in educational recruitment, enrollment management, or statewide outreach initiatives.
• Knowledge of K-12 education processes.
• Familiarity with state and national agencies and organizations related to deafness, blindness, and deaf-blindness.
• Proficiency level of “Advanced” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.
• Knowledge of educational programs and services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, deafblind, and multiply disabled.
• Knowledge of special education laws, transition services, and family support systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.go

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter here or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.