The Content Specialist will have a deep understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), APA style, Title II ADA and WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines, and special education. The specialist will be responsible for consulting with partner teams throughout Tennessee who develop content for the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN). Through a grant funded by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), TN-TAN provides free resources and technical assistance to school districts across the state of Tennessee. The specialist will consult with partners to provide guidance and ensure that all content is created according to TDOE expectations and guidelines as set forth in the TDOE Style Guide. The specialist will communicate with the CLEE Associate Director, Project Manager, and/or partners daily to provide consultation and feedback regarding resources and documentation. Technical expertise in the use of MS Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Teams is required for this position. Knowledge of and ability to provide training in Title II ADA and WCAG guidelines is required for this position.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
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