Educational Consultant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking an Educational Consultant to join their VEI Business Office. This role supports the development of instructional programs for individuals with disabilities, including those with autism. The consultant will create informational content such as tip sheets, video examples, and curriculum modules for caregivers, providers, and educators. Additionally, they will provide technical assistance and training, including web-based training and live workshops, for professionals working with autistic individuals. The position requires familiarity with state systems and programs serving individuals with disabilities, such as the Department of Education and the Department of Disability and Aging.

Requirements

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI)
Master's Degree
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.
Relevant Work Experience
3 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop printable resources, web-based training modules, webinars and communities of practice.
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.