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Education Consultant Requisition ID req33084 Working Title Education Consultant Position Grade 13 Position Summary 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. CDD's Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities Division is recruiting to hire an Educational Consultant to serve school districts throughout NM. The successful candidate will provide consultation, technical assistance, training, and coaching in community settings including schools throughout the state for personnel involved in the education of children with autism spectrum disorder. The applicant must have grades PreK-12 special education classroom experience as well as the knowledge and the ability to select, implement and teach evidence-based practices appropriate for individuals with ASD. The Education Consultant will work collaboratively with schools as part of an interdisciplinary team to determine appropriate interventions for children with challenging behaviors and/or intensive communication needs. In addition, they will research, develop, and deliver professional development trainings online and in-person specific to evidence-based practices including inclusion in the general education environment. This position requires extensive travel throughout the state of NM with occasional overnight stays. For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment May require discipline-specific licensure and/or professional certification, as specified by the department in the preferences. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications **Be sure to address our preferred qualificationslisted below in your cover letter** Masters in Education, Special Education, or related field. Current NMPED Licensure Experience implementing evidence-based practices to children with ASD in school settings including experience working with students who exhibit intensive communication needs and/or challenging behaviors; providing consultation and training relative to ASD to special education teachers and paraprofessionals; working in a special education classroom (k-12 Special Education or Ancillary license); training and providing coaching and consultation with ancillary professionals and administrators supporting children with autism. Additional Requirements This position requires extensive travel throughout the state of NM with occasional overnight stays. Selected candidate will be required to pass a background check and fingerprinting. Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Pediatrics Center for Development (997H) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 5/29/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete the official UNMJobs application: Be sure to include all relevant work experience, detailing the number of hours worked per week. Attach your current resume: Your resume should list three professional references, preferably current and former supervisors. Attach your cover letter: Please address our preferred qualifications in your letter. Note: Incomplete applications may not be considered. Positions posted with a Staff Type ofRegularorTermare eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

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