Visiting Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist

Early Intervention Training Program

The Early Intervention Program (EITP) in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Visiting Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist to promote high quality Early Intervention practices. This position collaborates with other systems and specialists in the state (e.g., serve on committees) on issues related to the field of early intervention and early childhood special education.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop, design and train/facilitate professional development and technical assistance opportunities for early intervention professionals and state leadership

• Develop and design curriculum and resources for professional development and technical assistance opportunities, that are reflective of evidence-informed professional development practices, adult learning principles, the early intervention principles, and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement professional development /technical assistance strategies/opportunities across the state based upon research, data analysis, focused monitoring activities and systems change efforts to support geographic regions of the state and statewide training needs.
• Study local, state, and national issues affecting early intervention to inform curriculum development, professional development, and technical assistance provision.
• Participate in research and evaluation of existing curriculum, resources and professional development opportunities, and update EITP curriculum and resources as needed.
• Participate in national professional development/technical assistance opportunities, e.g., learning collaboratives, targeted technical assistance, and Communities of Practice, to learn about system-related family and personnel needs.

Collaborate with EITP personnel and partner programs regarding professional development, technical assistance opportunities, and systems improvement activities

• Participate in regularly scheduled staff and team meetings as requested.

• Attend and present at statewide, national and international conferences.

• Participate in statewide and national systems improvement meetings, technical assistance efforts, committees and workgroups.

• Collaborate with EITP leadership (Director, Assistant Director, Ombudsman) and EITP team members in planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on systems improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, documentation of processes and reporting progress.

• Collaboratively develop and implement strategies to support the provision of high-quality services to children and families in the early intervention system.

Coordinate, collect and analyze system data to evaluate systems improvement activities

• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative Illinois Early Intervention System data.

• Develop reports and documentation to include results of systems improvement activities with additional activities and next steps for EITP leadership and the lead agency.

• Contribute to the EITP quarterly report and State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, as needed, for timely submission.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in early intervention, special education, health sciences or related areas required. A minimum of 5 year’s experience in Illinois’ Part C early intervention system. Extensive experiences in developing and implementing professional development/technical assistance strategies in early intervention and early childhood special education. Must work well with colleagues within and outside the state of Illinois on shared issues in early intervention and early childhood special education. Must understand the nature of conflicts, conflict cycles and methods for conflict resolutions in early intervention. Deep understanding and perspective of Illinois’ Part C early intervention system.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree. Direct experience supporting families in the Illinois Early Intervention System is preferred. Data collection and analysis related to systems supporting young children and families.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Evidence of excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. History of collaboration with colleagues in early intervention, early childhood special education, and special education. Evidence of experience with systems level work (e.g., workgroups, initiatives, cross-system collaboration) required. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, & PowerPoint). Proficient with Virtual meeting and learning technologies (e.g., Zoom and Moodle).

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 4/17/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on April 3, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Maria Kastanis mkastani@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1016139
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu