Statewide Coordinator, Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness

Position Overview The Statewide Coordinator (SC) will provide face‑to‑face, online, and virtual training and technical assistance (TA) to families, service providers, and agency personnel to improve services and outcomes for children born through 21 with deafblindness. This position will work alongside the Associate Director of the Center on Disabilities and Human Development to implement the goals and objectives of the Idaho Project for Children and Youth with Deaf‑Blindness Grant (IPCYD). The IPCYD partners with national and statewide disability agencies and programs to collaborate on federal and state disability activities, statutes, and policies. Qualifications Five years of experience in public education, teaching special education, providing state‑level technical special education technical assistance focused on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C or Part B, or working for a State Deafblind Project funded through the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSEP) with IDEA Part D. Direct work with students with deafblindness. Direct work with students with low‑incidence disabilities. Writing/supporting an Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in Education Required Other Must currently possess or obtain within one year: Membership with the Council for Exceptional Children – Division of Visual Impairments and Deaf Blindness (DVIDB). Additional Preferred Master’s Degree in Education or related degree. Eight years of experience in public education, teaching special education, providing state‑level technical special education technical assistance for IDEA Part C or Part B, or working for a State Deafblind Project funded through OSEP with IDEA Part D. Expertise in working with students with deafblindness in instruction, communication and mobility. Collaborating with outside agencies. Providing professional development or training to Local Education Agencies (LEA) that have children with deafblindness. Providing technical assistance to families who have children with deafblindness. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application. Compensation Pay Range: $77,000.00 or higher, commensurate with experience. Employment Conditions Visa sponsorship is available. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents Resume/CV Letter of Qualification Optional Documents Optional documents may be submitted. Supplemental Questions How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic Careers Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) Chronicle Facebook HigherEd/Academic Impressions Higher Ed Jobs Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov) Indeed.com Inside Higher Ed LinkedIn Newspaper Other Venue Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.) University of Idaho Website University of Idaho Daily Register University of Idaho Employee Word of Mouth Militaryjob.com DSPSjobs.com Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Idaho