Statewide Coordinator, Idaho Project for Children and Youth 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 deaf blindness.

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.

• 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 deaf blindness.
• Direct work with students with low‑incidence disabilities.
• Writing/supporting an Individual Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

• Must currently possess or obtain within one year:
  Membership with the Council for Exceptional Children – Division of Visual Impairments and Deaf Blindness (DVIDB).

• 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 deaf blindness in instruction, communication and mobility.
• Collaborating with outside agencies.
• Providing professional development or training to Local Education Agencies (LEA) that have children with deaf blindness.
• Providing technical assistance to families who have children with deaf blindness.

• None

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Pay Range: $77,000.00 or higher, commensurate with experience.

Visa sponsorship is available.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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