Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: SSD2026/SAG/224505
Department: SSC Special School District
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for

Director, Accessible Educational Materials Services (AEMS)
The Director, Accessible Educational Materials Services (AEMS) is responsible for the effective management and operations of all agencies programmatic support areas. He/she provides guidance and support to the leadership of the Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and the Special Schools Program. The Director is charged with leading a staff of professionals that operate specific operational support and agency oversight. These areas include special education, school improvement, federal and state programs, professional development, admissions, compliance, testing, student mental health, related services, and data/research.

The position frequently consults and recommends to the Superintendent on issues within the assigned area of responsibility, including but not limited to:

Executive Leadership

• Provides executive leadership for Louisiana's Accessible Educational Materials Services Program.
• Develops and implements strategic initiatives that improve statewide access to accessible instructional materials.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent's Executive Leadership Team.
• Advises the Superintendent on statewide services, accessibility initiatives, and federal program compliance.
• Develops long-range strategic plans, goals, objectives, and performance measures for the division.

Federal Quota Administration

• Serves as Louisiana's Ex Officio Trustee to the American Printing House for the Blind (APH).
• Oversees administration of the APH Federal Quota Program.
• Coordinates the Annual Federal Quota Census.
• Approves expenditures of Federal Quota funds.
• Ensures compliance with all APH policies, federal regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Maintains accountability for federally funded materials and equipment.

Accessible Educational Materials

• Directs statewide acquisition, production, and distribution of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM).
• Oversees production and distribution of:
  • Braille instructional materials
  • Large print materials
  • Digital accessible media
  • Audio materials
  • Tactile graphics
• Ensures eligible students receive instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Develops procedures that improve statewide access to accessible instructional materials.

• Program Administration
  
  • Oversees operations of the Louisiana Instructional Materials Center (LIMC).
  • Develops policies and procedures for efficient program operations.
  • Establishes quality assurance standards for accessible media production.
  • Ensures continuous improvement of service delivery models.
  • Monitors program outcomes and operational performance.
• Financial Management
  
  • Develops and administers the division budget.
  • Oversees Federal Quota expenditures.
  • Identifies grant opportunities and alternative funding sources.
  • Ensures responsible stewardship of state and federal resources.
  • Monitors contracts, purchases, and procurement activities.
• Personnel Management
  
  • Supervises professional, technical, and administrative staff.
  • Conducts employee performance evaluations.
  • Develops staff professional development plans.
  • Promotes employee engagement and accountability.
  • Builds a collaborative, student-centered culture.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
  • Collaborates with:
    • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
    • Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs)
    • Orientation and Mobility Specialists
    • Families
    • Institutions of Higher Education
    • Louisiana Department of Education
    • American Printing House for the Blind
    • National organizations serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired
  • Represents SSD on statewide and national committees.
  • Delivers presentations and professional development.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance with:
  • IDEA
  • Section 504
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Every Student Succeeds Act
  • APH Federal Quota Program requirements
  • Louisiana Special Education regulations
  • Agency policies

Continuous Improvement

• Evaluates statewide service needs.
• Develops innovative solutions to improve accessibility.
• Uses data to guide program improvements.
• Establishes measurable performance indicators.
• Promotes equitable educational opportunities for students statewide.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Visual Impairment, Curriculum & Instruction, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Services, Library and Information Science; or a closely related field
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience
• Three years supervising professional staff
• Experience administering statewide educational programs
• Experience managing budgets and federal programs
• Experience working with students who are blind or visually impaired

Preferred:

• Experience administering the APH Federal Quota Program
• Experience managing Accessible Educational Materials programs
• Experience with statewide instructional materials services
• Experience in public education or a state education agency

Knowledge:

• American Printing House for the Blind
• Federal Quota Program
• Accessible Educational Materials
• Braille literacy
• IDEA, Section 504, ADA, NIMAS, NIMAC
• Budget administration

Job Specification
Demonstrated Ability to:

• Lead statewide educational programs
• Develop strategic initiatives
• Manage complex budgets
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams
• Build Collaborative partnerships
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Interpret federal and state regulations
• Analyze operational and program data
• Lead organizational change
• Delivery high-quality customer service

Job Duties and Other Information

See Job Specification
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
03

Statewide Program Leadership Describe your experience leading or managing statewide educational programs or initiatives. Include your role, the populations served, and measurable outcomes achieved.
04

Accessible Educational Materials Describe your experience providing or overseeing Accessible Educational Materials (AEM), including Braille, large print, digital accessible formats, audio materials, tactile graphics, or assistive technology for students with disabilities.
05

Federal Program Administration Describe your experience administering federal or state-funded programs, including grant management, compliance, budgeting, reporting, or inventory accountability. If applicable, include your experience with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Federal Quota Program.
06

Do you have any experience with Visually Impaired or Blind Services

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to question # 6, please explain
Required Question