Technical Assistance Specialist II

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled special education and digital accessibility professional who is collaborative, extremely knowledgeable, and passionate about improving outcomes for students with disabilities by providing high-quality technical assistance and professional learning to states, school districts, and related audiences. The ideal candidate has worked in or with teams that have successfully implemented systemwide practices to improve the provision of accessible formats of print materials and/or the provision of accessible digital educational materials. The demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships with diverse audiences is also important to this position.
Who You Are:
You are a special education or digital accessibility professional with state or district experience improving the accessibility of educational materials for students with disabilities. You are ready to move into the role of subject-matter expert at the national level using your knowledge and experience to assist state and local leadership teams in improving their capacity to provide accessible educational materials. You are collaborative and flexible, excited to apply your knowledge and skills to varied contexts. You like to travel as needed, you like to prepare high-quality professional learning activities, you enjoy networking and creating new relationships, and you have a history of seeing solutions to current problems but also ideas for future opportunities!

The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist II for the National Center on Accessible Digital Educational Materials & Instruction (NCADEMI) provides highly qualified expertise and skills in the provision of accessible educational materials in PreK-12 educational settings. The TA Specialist II is a capable facilitator, coach, and trainer of diverse representatives from state and local educational agencies, as well as other entities responsible for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. This role requires depth and breadth in the understanding of related special education standards and laws (NIMAS and NIMAC under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)) and digital accessibility standards and laws (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)). The TA Specialist II will support collaborations with education and disability representatives across the country to identify challenges, provide TA services and resources, and promote best practices to create coordinated systems for providing accessible educational materials for students with disabilities. NCADEMI is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education.

This position is telework-eligible within the state of Utah. Telework outside of the state of Utah is subject to review and approval by the University prior to a job offer being extended.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.

Responsibilities

Training and Technical Assistance for Targeted Audiences.

Provide TA and consultation to state and district leadership teams, as well as related entities, aligning with relevant special education and technical accessibility guidelines and laws.

Develop and deliver technology-supported trainings and presentations on topics related to the evaluation, procurement, selection, creation, and use of accessible digital educational materials.

Support the development of web-based professional development modules on best practices for providing accessible educational materials and instruction for multiple audiences.

Participate in project dissemination strategy and activities, including website improvements, recurring newsletter development, and social media use.

Be familiar with and use various assistive technologies, such as common screen readers and speech-to-text software.

Develop intermediate to advanced technical assistance briefs, guides, blog posts, and articles.

Maintain a deep understanding of relevant state and federal guidelines and legal requirements related to special education and digital accessibility.

Foster trusting and positive relationships with TA recipients.

Maintain a deep understanding of relevant state and federal guidelines and legal requirements.

Assist with the analysis of project evaluation data to inform continuous improvement in TA service and resource delivery.

Contribute to quarterly progress reports for project funder.

Provide input and participate in USU/IDRPP/NCADEMI level activities.

Participate in all relevant USU/IDRPP/NCADEMI events and activities.

Attend and provide appropriate updates at NCADEMI meetings.

Follow all USU/IDRPP/NCADEMI policies and procedures.

Follow all USU/IDRPP/TAESE policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.

Minimum 4 years' experience in relevant fields as a TA provider or related professional role.

Demonstrated experience in delivering TA or professional development to state and local educational agencies.

Demonstrated skills in professional verbal and written communication.

Demonstrated skills in applying adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

Demonstrated understanding of applicable federal laws and regulations, such as IDEA and ADA Title II.

Demonstrated skills in developing professional learning materials (slide decks, handouts).

Excellent social and interpersonal skills.

Experience in group facilitation and training.

Experience delivering technical assistance virtually from a variety of technology platforms.

Ability to travel (by air and automobile) independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field.

Grant writing skills.

Experience with virtual meeting facilitation.

Experience with developing content in the Canvas learning management system.

Knowledge of how artificial intelligence (AI) is effectively used in digital accessibility.

Knowledge of educational material accessibility needs of braille readers.

Knowledge of educational material accessibility needs of students who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Familiarity with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10".

Names and contact information for at least three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
Minimum $90,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds. We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization. We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work. We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include:

We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate:

We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care:

We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to prov