Educational Consultant, Pediatric Developmental Medicine

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Organization:

Developmental Medicine

Job Summary:

Job Summary:
The Tennessee DeafBlind Project (TNDB) DeafBlind Educational Consultant will: provide technical assistance in the form of consultation and coaching to families and service providers of children and youth who are DeafBlind or who are at risk for DeafBlindness between the ages of birth to 22; organize and respond to requests for technical assistance; develop and present information about dual sensory loss at training sessions, conferences, and events. The individual in this position will report to the Project Coordinator of the TNDB Project and implement the activities as described in the OSEP awarded grant.

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Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance and support to families, youth, educators and service providers who work with children and youth who are DeafBlind.

Assist the project coordinator in planning, implementing and evaluating the technical assistance, training and dissemination activities of the project, as well as with annual performance reporting.

Provide agency collaboration at state, regional, and national level to increase organizational abilities to implement evidence-based practices relevant to youth under the age of 22 years who are DeafBlind.

Serve as lead school consultation provider- including onsite and distance visits with school teams, provide follow-up information about best-practice teaching strategies, create learning materials needed for student, perform check-ins with school team members, and collect data on progress toward consultation outcomes.

Develop and present information on topics related to DeafBlindness at trainings, workshops, and conferences.

Assist team with other project initiatives as needed such as organizing and carrying out family events and promoting awareness to increase student identification and registration.

Carry out DeafBlind Grant Activities

Interact with families and family organizations

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in special education, education or related discipline.

Minimum of four years' experience working with deafblind students.

Ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Blind or Certified Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.

Experience in developing and presenting at trainings and workshops.

Evidence of strong collaborative skills in working successfully with professionals, paraprofessionals, families, local schools, and staff at other agencies.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Master's

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