EAGLES Instruction Coordinator

Auburn

$42,490- $76,490

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Apr 15, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4400P
Home Org Name	Special Ed-Rehab-Counseling
Division Name	College of Education
Position Title	EAGLES Instruction Coordinator
Job Class Code	CA39
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The College of Education's Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling Division is seeking an EAGLES Instruction Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of the EAGLES program, the EAGLES Instruction Coordinator coordinates, implements, and evaluates student-focused instruction and services for the Education to Accomplish Growth in Life Experiences for Success ( EAGLES) program. The EAGLES Instruction Coordinator will be responsible for instructing, advising, and supporting students with intellectual disabilities. Coordinates an assigned domain for the EAGLES program. This position will oversee the first-year cohort and coordinate/implement the Health and Wellness domain. This position is specifically responsible for overseeing for overseeing the first-year student cohort and coordinating/implementing the Health and Wellness domain within the program. The individual in this role will carry out standard tasks using established methods, principles, and procedures within a specialized area. Decision-making is typically limited to routine matters with minimal impact.
Essential Functions	* Develops and implements innovative instructional coursework with accompanying content and evaluating materials for EAGLES students. * Coordinates, plans, and attends the daily activities for the EAGLES student and peer mentors. The EAGLES Instruction Coordinator will give guidance to the peer mentors to instruct the EAGLES students across all domains of their life while enrolled at Auburn University. * Develops and conducts in-service trainings for WINGS peer mentors, campus partners and community partners, which includes program design, delivery, and coordination. * Advises and meets with EAGLES students to define needs using person-centered planning techniques, progress monitoring, and data-collection techniques to inform decision making. * Collaborates with Auburn faculty and staff for EAGLES program activities to ensure accommodations and program modifications are in place for full inclusion of the EAGLES students including developing and implementing MOUs. * Assists in the development of marketing plans and publicity materials for distribution to target audience. * Develops and maintains the database and/or website related to a specific activity, project, or service for record keeping and program enhancement. * Assists or coordinates in the planning and implementation for EAGLES Program events across all domains (Preview Day, Expanding EAGLES Events, Interview Experience, Camp War Eagle and EAGLES Orientation, Networking events, Family Weekend Events, EAGLES program tailgate, etc. and also assist with all events for the EAGLES students). * Coordinates and supervises assigned student workers and graduate assistants to fulfill programmatic and student needs. * Oversees a cohort of students and their day-to-day plans and coordinates and implements one of the assigned program domains and program structure (Academics, Employment- Basic or Advanced, Independent Living, Health and Wellness, and Personal and Social Skills.) * Performs other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications

Level I:

Master's degree in Collaborative Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a relevant field plus 2 years of experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities and/or developing programs for students with intellectual disabilities.

Level II:

Master's Degree in Collaborative Special Education, Psychology, Counseling or relevant field plus 4 years experience in teaching students with intellectual disabilities and developing programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent at an institution of higher education in an inclusive postsecondary program.

Ph.D. in Collaborative Special Education, Psychology, Counseling or relevant field plus 2 years experience in teaching students with intellectual disabilities and developing programs for students with intellectual disabilities. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent at an institution of higher education in an inclusive postsecondary program.

Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Certification from an accredited institution in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or in a related field is required for ALL levels.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities	Knowledge of teaching and developing a transition program for students with intellectual disabilities. Knowledge in special education policies, laws, and current research trends in the field of transition and inclusive higher education programs. Knowledge in evidence based instructional strategies, successful parent involvement strategies, knowledge in planning community-based instructional lessons ( e.g., situational instruction, like laundry, grocery shopping, tiger transit, restaurant etiquette etc.). Knowledge in person centered planning, knowledge in record keeping, knowledge in developing strategies to collaborate with and coordinate peer mentors, knowledge in effective collaboration strategies, knowledge in providing accommodations and supports for students with intellectual disabilities, knowledge in lesson planning, knowledge in developing task-analyses, knowledge in professional writing.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications	Certification from an accredited institution in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or in a related field is required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	Experience with job coaching. Assistive technology. Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of AU's policies and procedures. Knowledge of employment models for individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$42,490- $76,490
Job Category	Education/Instructional
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	04/15/2025
Closing Date
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