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Open Position: PATINS Specialist with a primary focus on Deaf & Hard of Hearing and Google Accessibility

Position Type: PATINS/Specialist

Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Director and Assistant Director of PATINS and in collaboration with the other PATINS staff, this position exists to provide technical assistance, training, and professional development in order to assist students, teachers, administrators, related service providers, and families in enabling all students to derive the fullest potential educational experience from Indiana PK-12 public school through accessibility and engagement in the general curriculum. This involves assistive technology, accessible educational materials, and universal design for learning.

Reports To: PATINS State Director

Position Begins: January 10, 2024

Requirements:

  1. An open mind and willingness to learn, adapt, and grow on a daily basis.
  2. Bachelor’s Degree and experience in related education field, Master’s not required but beneficial.
  3. A fundamental knowledge of/experience with PATINS-ICAM is strongly preferred.
  4. Basic experience and knowledge in the areas of accessible educational materials (AEM), assistive technology (AT), Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
  5. Basic awareness of federal and state rules and regulations governing the provision of services to students with disabilities, including IDEA and Article 7.
  6. The ability & strong desire to effectively, creatively, and positively support the mission of increasing access to and achievement in the general curriculum for ALL students in Indiana public K-12 learning environments.
  7. Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication and customer service skills to handle complex and sensitive interactions between PATINS staff and stakeholders statewide.
  8. Good conflict resolution and effective decision-making skills.
  9. Excellent organizational skills to display the ability to provide timely, accurate information and meet all reporting requirements.
  10. Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines for a number of simultaneous job demands.
  11. Effective, enthusiastic, creative, and positive public presentation, training and speaking skills.
  12. Computer and technology skills including basic Microsoft Windows, Office, Mac OS, iOS, Google, cloud storage and documents, and excellent digital organization skills and a desire to routinely learn new technology.
  13. Ability to effectively and efficiently work both very independently and in team situations and collaborations.
  14. Ability to travel in-state and, much less frequently, out-of-state.
  15. Teaching or related-field practitioner’s license not required, but beneficial and preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  1. Indiana State Certification/License in education or related service (VI, SLP, OT, PT) strongly preferred.
  2. Significant experience with Deaf & Hard of Hearing related service provision in K12 public education.
  3. Master’s Degree in education or related field encouraged and preferred.
  4. A fundamental knowledge of/experience with PATINS-ICAM is strongly preferred
  5. Knowledge of child psychology and development principles, assessment, pedagogy, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
  6. Knowledge of MTSS, differentiated instruction, secondary transition, and Universal Design for Learning.
  7. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  8. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding PK-12 public education, especially special education (Article 7).
  9. Ability to organize and coordinate work with many others, including stakeholders and colleagues.
  10. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
  11. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Amongst other duties as assigned by the Director, responsibilities primarily include: Providing technical assistance, training, professional development, classroom observations/training/consultation, disseminating information and connecting regional administrators, teachers, service providers and parents with needed assistive technology, AEM, and UDL knowledge, tools, and resources as well as supporting all PATINS statewide initiatives.

For additional job details, salary, benefits, and to apply for the position, please visit the job posting. If you have questions, please contact PATINS Director Daniel McNulty at dmcnulty@patinsproject.org

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