Training/Developmental Specialist III

Training/Developmental Specialist III

Requisition ID: 2024-8303
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Taylorsville
Category: Other
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed and Hum Svs
Department: Inst for Disabil Res Policy and Pract
Advertised Salary: Minimum $72,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview
The primary duty of this position is to support the Institute for Disability Research, Policy and Practice – Research and Training Division on a Partnerships for Progress project. The project is designed to expand access to secondary transition services and pre-employment transition services for youth with disabilities.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits, including 13 paid holidays, 22 days of earned vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave per year, a 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this position are outlined below. Training efforts are targeted at vocational rehabilitation professionals, secondary transition professionals, pre-employment transition service providers, students with disabilities and their families, and others.

Content Development and Customization

Design and develop high-quality, engaging, and accessible synchronous and asynchronous learning materials tailored to the specific needs of transition-aged youth with disabilities.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with current best practices in disability services and transition planning.
Customize content to be inclusive and accessible for various types of disabilities, including cognitive, physical, sensory, and emotional/behavioral disabilities, ensuring adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 standards.
Develop comprehensive learning modules covering essential topics such as Pre-Employment Transition Services, vocational training, post-secondary education, social skills, self-advocacy, financial literacy, supported employment, etc.
Instructional Technology Integration

Utilize instructional technologies and multimedia tools to create interactive, user-friendly content, including videos and infographics, all compliant with WCAG 2.0 guidelines.
Ensure content compatibility with various assistive technologies, including screen readers, captioning tools, and keyboard navigation, to support diverse learning needs.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with educators, transition coordinators, community rehabilitation providers, and families to understand the unique needs of youth with disabilities and gather feedback for content improvement.
Collaborate with community organizations to align content with local resources and services available to youth with disabilities, ensuring it is both relevant and practical.
Evaluation and Quality Assurance

Continuously review and update content to reflect… For full info follow application link.

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