Consultant - Education jobs in New Mexico

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

The CDD Early Childhood Network (ECN) seeks a candidate for the role of Education Consultant to deliver specialized education, training, technical advice, and consultation on current best practices for services delivered through the New Mexico Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C system. This position supports the statewide professional development for early intervention educators and interdisciplinary professionals working to implement IDEA Part C, equivalent to educators working in preschool classrooms under IDEA Part B. ECN has worked in partnership with IDEA state leads for over thirty years. 

The person hired for this position will collaborate with state leaders to perform educational needs assessment and a review of state and national resources available to maintain, develop, and implement a system of professional development to teach, educate and train early intervention educators and interdisciplinary professionals. 

They will provide group and/or individualized specialized education, training, technical advice and consultation on current best practices in early intervention either in-person or virtually through a variety of formats. 

The ideal candidate for this position has a background and experience in early childhood education, early intervention and interdisciplinary practices. They are knowledgeable about IDEA Part C, family-centered practices and caregiver coaching. They are knowledgeable on the developmental needs of young children, evaluation, assessment, individualized planning, early childhood outcomes, transition, and other critical aspects of service delivery to support the educational needs of young children and their families. 

 The candidate will work in collaboration with early intervention, school districts, and early childhood partners. They will participate in state and regional interagency meetings, advisory boards, committees, workgroups, and strategic planning efforts in support of education and early childhood outcomes for children with disabilities/developmental delays and their families. They will serve as a Transition Coach for community based early intervention and public school transition teams.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about improving early intervention practices and early childhood education outcomes. They will have the ability to create, compose, and edit written materials. They will be skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and working efficiently. They will have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies from diverse communities throughout New Mexico. They will have the ability to be flexible with shifting priorities. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all applications.  This position is based in the Albuquerque CDD office and requires occasional statewide travel including overnight stays, and participation in reflective practice study.

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