• Job Description

  Req#: 10004374

  The Educational Consultant position involves contributing to the delivery of virtual professional development and resource creation to improve the transition-related outcomes of middle and high school students with visual impairments across the state of Tennessee, with a particular focus on supporting rural communities. The educational consultant will work as part of a collaborative team of faculty, staff, and university students at Vanderbilt and other partnering universities to: (a) develop online training modules for transition professionals and parents of students with visual impairments; (b) develop student-facing interactive online lessons; (c) create virtual resources for students with visual impairments, their families, and the professionals who support them; (d) establish communities of practice and regional trainings addressing best practices in transition for students with visual impairments; (e) establish a virtual mentorship program to connect students with visual impairments to adults with visual impairments; and (f) support research in these areas.

  Please note: Up to two new persons may be hired in this position. Effort may be split across multiple transition-related projects in the Department of Special Education at Vanderbilt University.

  About the Department of Special Education

  This project is housed within Vanderbilt’s Department of Special Education. The Department has a history of significant and continuous impact on the field of special education and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Faculty and staff are committed to equipping students with diverse backgrounds and experiences to provide exceptional services and supports to people with disabilities and their families. More information can be found at http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/sped/

  About the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

  This project also involves collaborations with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD). More information can be found at http://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vkc/

  Duties and Responsibilities

  In collaboration with other team members, the Educational Consultant will carry out the following activities:

  • Contributing to the development of online modules for professionals as well interactive student lessons
  • Identifying and developing transition-focused resources to support students with visual impairments, families, and professionals
  • Facilitating and supporting communities of practice regarding transition for students with visual impairments
  • Facilitating and supporting a student mentorship program
  • Developing and disseminating a monthly e-newsletter
  • Providing feedback on materials and trainings developed by other team members, as well as receiving such feedback
  • Assisting with data collection and evaluation efforts as part of ongoing research associated with this project
  • Contributing to research dissemination activities through conference presentations as well as preparation of article submissions
  • Supervising the work of students and trainees working on the project
  • Supporting the work of other transition-related projects at Vanderbilt as needed
  • Collaborate both in person and virtually with team members located at Vanderbilt and partner universities

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, rehabilitation, or other disability-related field is required
  • Master’s degree in special education, rehabilitation, or other disability-related field is preferred
  • Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., word, powerpoint, keynote, excel)
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple people as part of a collaborative team, including providing and responding to feedback
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with or supporting individuals with visual impairments (e.g., self, family member, professional capacity)
  • Prior middle or high school teaching and/or administrative experience
  • Prior experience working with families
  • Interest in working with/supporting rural communities

  Additional relevant Information:

  • This full-time, exempt position (40 hours per week) is grant-funded
  • Minimal travel throughout the state of Tennessee may be required for this position
  • Salary is dependent upon education and experience
  • Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation

  Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

  Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

• About the company

  Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee.

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