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Technical Assistance Specialist II

Requisition ID: 2025-8715

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Health and Medical Professions 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: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist (Technical Assistance Specialist II) for the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE) provides special education technical assistance/professional development (TA/PD), as assigned, to TAESE clientele. All assigned TA/PD is specified in State contracts or associated with TAESE. The TA specialist will receive direction from the TAESE director, associate director(s), and funding agency staff assigned to each specific activity.

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 2024-2025.

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.

Responsibilities

• State Education Agency (SEA) and school district TA and PD - 95%
• Have knowledge and appreciation of the position of the State Special Education Director.
• Be familiar with and implement TAESE standards of TA/PD.
• Research the unique educational culture and climate of assigned States and other clientele.
• Take the lead of the State or school district client, provide support, and establish a positive relationship.
• Develop a working understanding of special education general supervision and laws.
• Be familiar with each State's SPP/APR process and data.
• Conduct activities with the knowledge of the role of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) TAandD Centers, State supports, and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE).
• Have an understanding of the State Special Education Director's and SEA staff's role.
• Whenever appropriate, utilize technology in delivering TA/PD.
• Apply correct interpretations of State regulations, IDEA, FERPA, ESSA, and 504 in all areas of TA/PD.
• Conduct and participate in necessary virtual meetings with State and school district staff.
• As directed, develop and/or revise State special education guidelines and documents.
• Understand the role and functions of OSEP and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).
• As requested, make presentations and provide training for clients.
• Develop and/or make revisions to SEA and LEA orientation curriculum.
• Continue to remain current on all areas of special education and IDEA.
• Develop agendas for all assigned activities.
• Conduct an evaluation of, and submit a report for, all TA/PD assigned activities.
• Have group facilitation skills that will be used at the LEA and SEA levels.
• Provide input and... For full info follow application link.

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