In 1837, the Ohio government established the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio State School for the Blind. It was the first public school for the blind in the United States. Today, more than 100 Ohio blind and visually impaired students receive their education each year at OSSB.

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 O.R.C. and performs educational and/or research duties.

Purpose: Provides administrative supervision and educational leadership in K-12 academic program, EDGE and extracurricular duties, student activities, and support services.

Fosters and ensures the education program of the school:

Develops and implements policies, programs, and schedules of classes; supervises educational programming and support services; facilitates the administration and submission of Ohio's statewide tests for students and local measures; develops a systematic approach to ordering teaching materials, supplies, and equipment; directs daily management of the school, including K through grade 12, EDGE and support services; addresses behavioral needs of students including Code of Conduct violations; promotes the acquisition and knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and its benefits to the achievement of all students; oversees IEP development and ETRs.

Maintains teaching and support staff job results:

Coaches, counsels and disciplines teachers and instructional aides in accordance with ODBES policies and procedures and State requirements; assists in the planning, monitoring and appraising of job results; recruits, selects, provides orientation and training for teachers and support staff; completes probationary and annual performance evaluations for direct reports; observes classrooms following OSSB's framework for implementing Ohio Teacher Evaluation System; plans professional development for teachers, aides and clerical staff and orientation activities for substitute teachers and newly hired staff; plans and approves staff development activities.

Helps contribute to OSSB's effectiveness:

Identifies short and long term issues that must be addressed; researches and disseminates pertinent information (e.g., language development, requirements for special education, core content requirements, testing, credit patterns, and model lesson plans); establishes cooperative partnerships with community agencies, business partners, or PSA; addresses parental concerns, answers questions, reports on academic progress, and ensures EMIS compliance; serves as member of the Superintendent's administrative team; communicates and problem solves with other OSSB departments on a regular basis; addresses health and safety concerns of students, parents, and staff and recommends actions; attends representative amount of extracurricular activities on weekends and evenings; contributes to school wide efforts to improve written and electronic communications with alumni, parents, and other groups; applies student test analysis to inform instruction; ensure accuracy of student transcripts; approves and releases transcripts upon request; participates on Strategic Planning Committee and gathers measurements for Strategic Plan.

Identifies current and future education requirements:

Establishes relationships with university, local school district, community, and business leaders, and students to understand educational needs of OSSB students now and in future; serves as point of contact and resource for Educational Administrators statewide; surveys operation and education conditions; recommends and takes necessary actions to support identified needs and improvements; participates in BAC.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge:

Attends educational workshops; reviews professional publications; establishes personal networks; participates in professional organizations (e.g., AER, AERO, POSB); keeps abreast of educational programs in Ohio; keeps abreast of Ohio's requirements for IEPs, ETRs, special education procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; submits an annual plan to LPDC; participates in license requirements; leads faculty meetings, school committees, and professional development activities; develops working knowledge of Ohio's requirements of coursework in Ohio schools, common core standards, testing requirements, OAKS procedures for timekeeping and fiscal, EMIS reporting, and OSSB's policies and procedures; collaborates with the divisions of ODBES, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, the Office for Exceptional Children, OCALI, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, OCDBE, and other agencies; represents OSSB through participation on committees, advisory groups, professional conferences and other activities.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with specific emphasis in school administration, special education and/or curriculum and instruction;
Two (2) or more years of experience as a Principal or other managerial position in Education;
Valid Ohio State Board of Education Administrative License or equivalent;
Demonstrated ability to effectively serve as a leader and member of a team;
Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with staff, students, parents and the community.

Preference given to experience as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

Job Skills: Education, Executive Leadership, Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Goal Setting, Growth Mindset

• The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.
• The Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Kimberly Basil at 614-644-5968 or basil@osdb.oh.gov
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.