Education/Training Spec II

Education Training Specialist II

Community Outreach- Provide support and assistance to families and individuals with autism and related disabilities. Provide collaborative consultation to schools and agencies serving individuals with autism and related disabilities. Provide public education programs for community members to promote community awareness and acceptance of persons with autism and related disabilities. Collaborate with community resources and agencies (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities) to connect families with services needed. Enter consultation notes and report on activities in a timely manner and maintain all required records within the shared database and document management system.



Development- Develop, arrange, and conduct professional learning (PL) programs as required by CARD grant and Florida statute. Collect required data on PL content, location, attendees, and follow-up for quarterly grant reports to the Florida Department of Education. Develop Pl materials for community members, educators, and families. Collaborate with faculty and staff at the UF College of Medicine, other UF colleges, and other institutions of higher education supporting individuals with autism and related disabilities within the UFG CARD catchment area.

$50,000 - $60,000

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Masters or Ph.D. level training preferred. Experience and/or education in working with individuals who have autism and/or multiple disabilities, including sensory disabilities (hearing, vision or deaf-blind); experience working with families; experience and/or training in adult services; experience and/or training in the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings; experience with individuals with disabilities who exhibit challenging behavior. Bilingual English and Spanish.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and list of three professional references with contact information.

This is a time limited position.

This position has been reposted. All applications are still under consideration. Previous applicants need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.