Education Specialist

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.

Join our team! Under the CDD's Family and Community Partnerships Division, the Partners for Employment (PFE) program is looking to hire an Education Specialist to work online and in communities throughout New Mexico. This position coordinates and facilitates trainings, hosts regional meetings, and provides technical assistance in support of PFE's mission to advance supported employment best practices for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The Education Specialist will need to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities. Experience leading and facilitating community teams and providing training and technical assistance to individuals with diverse levels of technical skills is essential to this position.

The individual who is hired for this position will need to have the ability effectively to share content information, manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet monthly reporting deadlines. Project management, organization and team coordination skills are strongly desired. Experience utilizing digital technologies to create and deliver training is strongly desired.

Experience working with individuals with I/DD in a school, supported employment or community setting is preferred. The position requires regular statewide travel.

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.

Be sure to address our preferred qualifications listed below in your cover letter:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Project management, organization and coordination skills are strongly desired.
• Knowledge of supported employment and customized employment best practices.
• Knowledge of state and national resources available to youth and adults with I/DD.
• Experience working with individuals with I/DD in a school, community or employment setting.
• Experience leading and facilitating community teams to develop and implement activities.
• Experience creating professional-level digital content.

This position requires regular statewide travel. This position requires passing a background check and fingerprinting.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION:
Complete the official UNMJobs application:
Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume:
Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter:
Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter.

Note:

Incomplete applications may not be considered.