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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
70% - Provide training and technical assistance based on analysis of needs assessment ofprofessionals in the field of early intervention/Part C of IDEA. Training will take a variety of formsincluding one to one consultation/training small group training and large group training. Formats forthis training will include presentations at national and state conferences and with local earlyintervention agencies across the state. Technical assistance will include the development of a written TAplan based on the need of the program requiring assistance and include needed resources to carry outthe plan identification of outcomes for the plan and evaluation of the outcomes identified in the plan.
10% - Provide support and consultation regarding IDEA (federal law) and local program status andservices to the Part C staff at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Supports will includebut not limited to IFSP training IFSP review Part C web based IFSP review of semi-annual programreports program levels of determination the states improvement plan (SSIP) and annual report (APR).
10% - Prepare and disseminate training materials and technical assistance packets to local infant/toddlerprograms in the state as well as other state and national audiences. Topics could include but are notlimited to child assessment identification of family resources development of individual family serviceplans intervention strategies evaluation of intervention effectiveness transition practicescharacteristics of specific disabilities evaluating early childhood outcomes natural environmentscollaboration with community partners and funding for services.
5% - Represent the project at a variety of meetings with state level professional organizations statelevel work committees task force or ad hoc committees and state agencies including the fundingagency.
5%- Analyze Collaborate Contribute
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F/ 40hr wk
Contact Information to Applicants
Peggy Kemp Ph.D. IMH-ET(IV). ;
Position Overview
This position will work on a statewide professional development training grant in thearea of programs for infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families. This position will join a staff offour professionals and one support staff and will have primary responsibility for project activitiesrelated to services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Successful applicants will serve as a trainer/technical assistance provider with responsibility for analysis of needs assessment data and identification of technical assistance needs; development and provision of in-service training and technical assistance activities; contributions to and dissemination of quarterly project newsletter; and preparation of publishable manuscripts both instate and out of state travel related to attendance at meetings to represent the project or working with Part C programs in Kansas is required. This is a full-time position and employees receive full benefits including health insurance paid vacation and holidays. This position is not subject to tenure or sabbatical leave.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will consist of: Vita 3 references w/email and phone contacts
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday 1/5/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
10% - Provide support and consultation regarding IDEA (federal law) and local program status andservices to the Part C staff at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Supports will includebut not limited to IFSP training IFSP review Part C web based IFSP review of semi-annual programreports program levels of determination the states improvement plan (SSIP) and annual report (APR).
10% - Prepare and disseminate training materials and technical assistance packets to local infant/toddlerprograms in the state as well as other state and national audiences. Topics could include but are notlimited to child assessment identification of family resources development of individual family serviceplans intervention strategies evaluation of intervention effectiveness transition practicescharacteristics of specific disabilities evaluating early childhood outcomes natural environmentscollaboration with community partners and funding for services.
5% - Represent the project at a variety of meetings with state level professional organizations statelevel work committees task force or ad hoc committees and state agencies including the fundingagency.
5%- Analyze Collaborate Contribute
- Analyze needs assessment data for early intervention networks to determine training and technical assistance needs.
- Collaborate with project staff in the development of workshops and conferences presentations.
- Collaborate with project staff to carryout public awareness program of the project.
- Contribute to the development of a quarterly newsletter.
- Contribute to yearly project report to funding agency.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F/ 40hr wk
Contact Information to Applicants
Peggy Kemp Ph.D. IMH-ET(IV). ;
- Bachelorsdegree in Early Childhood Special Education or closely related field.
- Documented one year of experience in development of written materials (e.g. policy/guidance documents individual educational/family service plans professional development plans) as evidenced in application materials.
- Minimum of two years experience managing multiple tasks/projects as evidenced in application materials.
- Documented three years of experience with infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families as evidenced in application materials.
- Documented experience with public speaking (conference presentations training workshops) as evidenced in application materials.
- Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education or closely related field.
- Education Specialist or Doctorate in Early Childhood Special Education or related field.
- Minimum of one year successful teaching/training experience with adult learners (preservice or in-service).
- Published articles reports or other written documents.
- Documented development of training materials in modular format suitable for online delivery.
- Minimum of one year working on a Macintosh computer.
- Minimum one-year experience working with three to five year old children with disabilities.
- Minimum four years of experience working with infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families.
- Documented experience with online meeting/training systems (e.g. adobe connect skype zoom).
- Documented certification as a trainer on specific topics/tools (e.g. AEPS RBI ASQ or ASQ-SE).
Position Overview
This position will work on a statewide professional development training grant in thearea of programs for infants/toddlers with disabilities and their families. This position will join a staff offour professionals and one support staff and will have primary responsibility for project activitiesrelated to services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Successful applicants will serve as a trainer/technical assistance provider with responsibility for analysis of needs assessment data and identification of technical assistance needs; development and provision of in-service training and technical assistance activities; contributions to and dissemination of quarterly project newsletter; and preparation of publishable manuscripts both instate and out of state travel related to attendance at meetings to represent the project or working with Part C programs in Kansas is required. This is a full-time position and employees receive full benefits including health insurance paid vacation and holidays. This position is not subject to tenure or sabbatical leave.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will consist of: Vita 3 references w/email and phone contacts
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday 1/5/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Performance Testing
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Customer Support
- IT Service Management
- LMS
- Software Testing
- Training & Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Public Speaking
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
