Education Consultant - req# 29330
Job Description
Education Consultant
Requisition ID | req29330 |
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Working Title | Education Consultant |
Position Grade | 13 |
Position Summary | Best Consideration date extended: 8/5/2024 The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The CDD Early Childhood Network (ECN) seeks a candidate for the role of Education Consultant to deliver specialized education, training, technical advice, and consultation on current best practices for services delivered through the New Mexico Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C system. This position supports the statewide professional development for early intervention educators and interdisciplinary professionals working to implement IDEA Part C, equivalent to educators working in preschool classrooms under IDEA Part B. ECN has worked in partnership with IDEA state leads for over thirty years. The person hired for this position will collaborate with state leaders to perform educational needs assessment and a review of state and national resources available to maintain, develop, and implement a system of professional development to teach, educate and train early intervention educators and interdisciplinary professionals. They will provide group and/or individualized specialized education, training, technical advice and consultation on current best practices in early intervention either in-person or virtually through a variety of formats. The ideal candidate for this position has a background and experience in early childhood education, early intervention and interdisciplinary practices. They are knowledgeable about IDEA Part C, family-centered practices and caregiver coaching. They are knowledgeable on the developmental needs of young children, evaluation, assessment, individualized planning, early childhood outcomes, transition, and other critical aspects of service delivery to support the educational needs of young children and their families. The candidate will work in collaboration with early intervention, school districts, and early childhood partners. They will participate in state and regional interagency meetings, advisory boards, committees, workgroups, and strategic planning efforts in support of education and early childhood outcomes for children with disabilities/developmental delays and their families. They will serve as a Transition Coach for community based early intervention and public school transition teams. We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about improving early intervention practices and early childhood education outcomes. They will have the ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. They will be skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and working efficiently. They will have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies from diverse communities throughout New Mexico. They will have the ability to be flexible with shifting priorities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all applications. While this position is ideally based in the Albuquerque CDD office and requires occasional statewide travel including overnight stays, and participation in reflective practice study, applicants residing in other regions of the state may be considered and are encouraged to apply.
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Conditions of Employment |
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Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. |
Preferred Qualifications | **Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter** Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field with emphasis on early childhood development and specialized instruction. Experience
Knowledge of
Ability to perform educational needs assessments and a review of state and national resources to support the workforce.
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Additional Requirements | |
Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Term - Full-Time |
Term End Date | 06/30/2025 |
Status | Exempt |
Pay | Monthly: $3,955.47 to $5,555.33 |
Benefits Eligible | This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. |
ERB Statement | As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. |
Background Check Required | Yes |
For Best Consideration Date | 8/5/2024 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: 1) Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience and # of hours worked per week. 2) Attach your Current Resume; listing three Supervisor References. 3) Attach your Cover Letter that addresses our Preferred Qualifications. 4) Incomplete Applications may not be considered. |
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff. | |
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