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Organization:
VEI Business Office
Job Summary:
Educational Consultant Job Listing – East TN
Educational consultants have familiarity with state systems and associated programs serving individuals with disabilities including but not limited to the Department of Education and the Department of Disability and Aging. They supports the development of instructional programs that may include projects designed for youth and adults or used by those working with youth or adults in special education/programming or with specialized needs, e.g.. developmental disabilities, autism. Educational consultants develop informational content (e.g., tip sheets, video examples, curriculum modules) for caregivers, providers, and educators supporting autistic individuals in the home, school, and community settings. Educational consultants also participate in the provision of technical assistance and training opportunities inclusive of web-based training and live workshops for those working directly with autistic individuals.
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North EAST Tennessee Project PAVE Educational Consultant : Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Project PAVE (Providing Access to the Visual Environment) Educational consultants have familiarity with state systems and associated programs serving individuals with disabilities including but not limited to the Department of Education and the Department of Disability and Aging. They supports the development of instructional programs that may include projects designed for youth and adults or used by those working with youth or adults in special education/programming or with specialized needs, e.g.. developmental disabilities, autism. Educational consultants develop informational content (e.g., tip sheets, video examples, curriculum modules) for caregivers, providers, and educators supporting autistic individuals in the home, school, and community settings. Educational consultants also participate in the provision of technical assistance and training opportunities inclusive of web-based training and live workshops for those working directly with autistic individuals.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of recommended best practices, technologies available for low- and high-tech AT, and expected roles and responsibilities of an TVI within a school environment
- Considerable knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures
- Experience providing consultation and training to teachers and service providers relating to visual impairments
- Excellent human relations, interpersonal communications, conflict resolution, organizational and planning skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of characteristics of individuals with a variety of disabilities not limited to visual impairments
- Ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with parents, co-workers, school staff and service providers
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the state of Tennessee to deliver AT and train students in their native educational environment required (travel reimbursement provided)
- Ability to maintain professionalism and organization among varied work environments (remote, traveling off-site, office at VEI, and VEI pediatric ophthalmology clinic)
- Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in using technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, TEAMS, Excel and word
Skilled at maintaining accurate and well-organized records
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop printable resources, web-based training modules, webinars and communities of practice.
- Plan, prepare and conduct in-service training activities for low vision devices in the student's learning environment, community or home.
- Plan, prepare and conduct in-service training activities for community service providers (e.g. school instructors and personnel, early intervention providers and agency staff) who serve students with disabilities including but not limited to autistic students. Topics can include, but are not limited to, special education learning and behavior modalities, social skills, training, behavior management, IEP development, ABA strategies and the use of visual supports.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers and service providers to help them develop appropriate goals and activities for individual students or clients as well as improve the structure and organization of their environment and design specialized programs as needed.
- Participate in teamwide quality improvement activities
- Travel throughout the area to provide in person trainings in schools, homes and in the community regularly
Required:
- Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)
- Bachelors, (Masters preferred)
Experience:
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- PLANNING (Intermediate): Plans work to complete projects on time. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Able to be flexible to meet changing customer needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Uses time efficiently.
- CONSULTING (Intermediate): The capability, normally based on a specific expertise, to influence others, manage the relationship and deliver results for a client in a professional manner.
- TRAINING (Intermediate): Provide ongoing educational and coaching opportunities grounded in evidence-based practices to individuals and teams of parents, community providers and educators, tailoring presentation to audience needs.
- ADULT LEARNING THEORY (Intermediate): Knowledge of the principles and practices of providing instruction to the adult learner. Able to focus adult learning goals and the ability to direct their own learning.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
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Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Bachelor's
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
