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Training/Developmental Specialist II
Job Posting Date: 07/19/2024
Program: Research & Training Division
The primary duty of this position is to support the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice - Research and Training Division by developing and conducting training and technical assistance for school districts and special education staff. This position reports to the project Principal Investigator and has no supervisory responsibilities.
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Technical Assistance Specialist II
Job Posting Date: 07/10/2024
Program: NCADEMI
The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist II provides highly qualified expertise and skills in providing TA on the provision of accessible digital educational materials for students receiving special education services. The TA Specialist II is a capable facilitator, coach, and trainer of diverse representatives from state and local educational agencies, as well as other entities responsible for improving outcomes for learners with disabilities. This role requires depth and breadth in the understanding of special education and digital accessibility guidelines/laws and technical implementation of accessibility practices. The TA Specialist II will support collaborations with education and disability representatives across the country to identify challenges, provide TA services and resources, and promote best practices to create coordinated systems for providing accessible digital educational materials for students with disabilities.
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Program Assistant II
Job Posting Date: 07/8/2024
Program: NCADEMI
The National Center for Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI) is seeking a Program Assistant II to coordinate the NCADEMI project and other TAESE/IDRPP projects as assigned under the guidance of the Director. NCADEMI’s mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities, from preschool to transitioning from high school, receive accessible digital educational materials that they can effectively use. NCADEMI is housed in the USU Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP).
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Employment Specialist for Students with Disabilities
Job Posting Date: 07/26/2024
Program: Employability Clinic
The Utah State University Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice EmployAbility Clinic seeks a qualified individual to join our team. The USU EmployAbility Clinic is dedicated to finding consumer-driven employment and teaching pre-employment skills to increase greater self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This is an hourly position. The individual working in the position would be working one-on-one with students (aged 17-22) who have disabilities in an internship program that runs three times a year in Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. The Summer program is expected to run 8 weeks and the Fall and Spring semesters are expected to run 10 weeks. There may be several weeks between semesters with no work.
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Pyramid Model External Coach
Job Posting Date: 07/22/2024
Program: Pyramid Model Project
The Professional Development Network (PDN) of External coaches collaborates and plans with both the State Leadership Team (SLT) and Program Leadership Teams with designated Internal coaches to ensure that fidelity is achieved within the pyramid model framework. A primary responsibility of the External Coach is to train and support the program’s internal coach(es) on the use of practice-based coaching to ensure the high-fidelity use of evidence-based practices (EBPs).
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Direct Support Professional
Job Posting Date: 07/22/2024
Program: Stride Services
Come join our team as a Direct Support Professional for Stride Services where you will make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities! As part of our team, you will provide care to individuals with disabilities. Stride Services is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University. Stride is committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. We provide services to youth and adults with developmental disabilities living in Cache Valley and southern Idaho. Our services focus on inclusion and integration and individualized supports that ensure access to community, independence, and productivity. If you want to have a purpose in your work and are passionate about caring for others, please apply! Our preference is for an applicant who is able to work 9 am to 3 pm, 2 - 3 days per week.
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MIECHV Home Visiting Teacher
Job Posting Date: 07/23/2024
Program: Home Visiting Program
Incumbents of the MIECHV Home Visiting Teacher position provide parent education, developmental education, and family education regarding family well-being. Additionally, they provide services in the home and community setting in accordance with specific program guidelines and outcomes. Incumbents will acquire and work in accordance with specified Early Childhood Certifications relevant to the program. The Teacher, Early Interventionist reports to the MIECHV Program Coordinator. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
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Jobs With the Public and School Partnership Program
Public & School Partnership: AmeriCorps VISTA Program Director
Job Posting Date: 07/11/2024
Program: Public & School Partnership
The Public & School Partnership’s AmeriCorps VISTA program is recruiting a new Program Director (Project Coordinator III) to oversee, plan, and coordinate all day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of the program. We are based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University in Cache County, Utah! The Project Director will oversee a team of 2-3 office staff (hourly, benefited, and AmeriCorps member), up to 15 AmeriCorps VISTA members, and at least 25 community, university, and school-based partnerships.
In addition to our AmeriCorps VISTA program, PSP will begin an additional AmeriCorps State-funded planning grant project on August 1, 2024, to expand a tutoring and mentoring program for refugee youth in the community. This project builds upon the work that Athletics United has done to create and deliver a refugee tutoring program over the past few years. The Program Director will work closely with the Executive Director of Athletics United, the Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection, and local schools and school districts. It is anticipated that this planning grant project will be funded as an AmeriCorps State program in future years with 10-25 AmeriCorps State members who provide direct tutoring services to refugee youth.
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