AWEC PT DHH Consultant

Position: AWEC PT DHH Consultant 2025-01569
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To implement the mission of the Special Programs division with a focus on programs for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing by assisting, supporting, and providing technical guidance to service providers in school districts and child development centers.

Human Resource Contact:
Jen Shirley / jennifer.shirley1 /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Provide consultative support, technical assistance, and program guidance to service providers in school districts and child development centers through training, emails, and phone support.
• Supporting Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students and providers by analyzing and utilizing data specific to D/HH students.
• Participate in state and national events and boards related to the education of students with hearing loss.
• Participate in events and initiatives to support family engagement and early childhood hearing loss incidence and management.
• Provide support to the Special Education Programs Division for general supervision duties, including monitoring and professional development.
• Assist in and support the goals, mission, and initiatives of the Wyoming Department of Education(WDE).
• Ensure WDE has state articulations to fully implement federal IDEA.
• Attend trainings and all staff meetings to understand the primary goals and initiatives of the department.
• Link district personnel to Wyoming Department of Education staff who can provide information on specific questions or needs.

PREFERENCES:

A bachelor’s degree in deaf education, certified teacher of the deaf, ASL interpreter, speech language pathologist, audiologist, or other closely related field. Preferred: a master's degree and at least 5 years of experience working in the field of Deaf Education, from birth through 21 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE:

• The ability to communicate effectively with deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals, demonstrate knowledge of hearing loss, and interpret audiograms.
• Have basic knowledge of relevant technology, including remote microphones, sound field systems, hearing aids, bone-conducted hearing devices, and cochlear implants.
• Know the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with the ability to discuss Individualized Education Plan (IEP) content.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, professional demeanor and appearance, and the ability to maintain professionalism and impartiality when working with constituents.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of independent work (e.g., contacting schools, scheduling appointments) while recognizing when to seek guidance and information from team members or the SPED division.
• Be aware of the responsible use of public funds and the knowledge of resources available at the Deaf/Hard of Hearing library in Casper.
• Competency with computer skills for email, document creation, tracking technical assistance, developing presentations, and setting up virtual meetings/workshops (Good Meet or Zoom).
• Physical ability to travel and a willingness to work collaboratively as a team player.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See Preferences

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Office environment and statewide travel.

NOTES:

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• This is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) part-time position

206-Department of Education - Special Education

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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