Adaptive Materials Coordinator

Rhode Island College

Providence, Northern (RI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

Rhode Island College's Sherlock Center on Disabilities seeks an Adaptive Materials Coordinator to expand access to accessible instructional materials, assistive technology, and inclusive learning opportunities for students from preschool through secondary education. The role designs and adapts curriculum materials and manages a library of braille, large-print, tactile, and other adapted resources.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will train educators, support hands-on learning events,

Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or a related field, or a Bachelor’s with 3–5 years of work/educational experience in schools.
Special education teaching certification is required.
Experience with special education and/or people with IDD.

Responsibilities

Design, support, and oversee the development of materials, library access, and hands-on learning events.
Provide training and technical assistance to school personnel on adaptive materials and related technologies.
Participate in statewide planning and evaluation of learning opportunities for the disability community.
Develop adapted curriculum materials and guidance resources for students with varying abilities.
Collaborate with agencies to expand access to an accessible materials library.

Skills

Assistive tech knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

MS Office proficiency

Disability advocacy

Training others

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent & team work

Education

Master's in special education or related field

Bachelor's + 3–5 years school exp

Special education teaching certification

Experience with IDD

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library management software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number NC00891

Position Title

Position Title Adaptive Materials Coordinator

Division

Division Academic Affairs Division

Department Name

Department Name Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Position Type

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview

The Adaptive Materials Coordinator is a position dedicated to expanding access to accessible instructional materials, assistive technology, and inclusive learning opportunities across Rhode Island. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Coordinator develops and adapts curriculum materials for students with disabilities from preschool through secondary education and manages a library of braille, large-print, tactile, and other adapted resources.
The Adaptive Materials Coordinator provides training and technical assistance to educators, supports hands-on learning events, and collaborates with schools, families, community organizations, and individuals with disabilities to identify needs and improve access to materials and technology. In partnership with the Coordinator of Vision Services and the Associate Director, the Coordinator also facilitates a quarterly community of practice for assistive technology professionals to share resources and strategies statewide.

Primary Purpose

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for designing, supporting, and overseeing the development of materials, library access, and hands-on learning events each year, with a focus on library materials and technology. The Materials Coordinator also works with the Coordinator of Vision Services and the Associate Director to facilitate a community of practice for assistive technology professionals four times a year, promoting collaboration and the exchange of ideas across Rhode Island.

Assessing the collective needs of students with disabilities in Rhode Island and identifying needs for curriculum material adaptation.
Participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of statewide learning opportunities for the disability community across all ages.
Develop adapted curriculum materials, guidance resources, and documents for use in supporting students with disabilities (at many levels of abilities) to access and participate in general education curricular activities.
Provide training and technical assistance to school personnel on topics including but not limited to adaptive reading materials, adapting curricular activities, using technology to create adapted materials, and other emerging technologies.
Present to public groups about adapted curriculum materials and related issues using accessible materials.
Perform outreach activities to inform and educate school personnel and those involved in higher education coursework about adapted materials.
Develop collaborative relationships with other agencies to facilitate cross-disability, consumer-responsive access to an accessible materials library.
Document, organize, and facilitate the use of the adapted materials library to support documentation in annual reports.
Compile and keep current resource information on products, directions for use, maintenance, and funding sources for library materials, including but not limited to adapted literature, American Printing House for the Blind ( APH ) materials, curriculum kits, products/devices.
Maintain a digital technology record to keep library materials current.
Prepare information sheets and brochures in accessible formats that match consumer needs to increase public access to critical information.
Create tactile graphics and other adapted materials aligned to curriculum needs at all levels of education (preschool-secondary education).
Manage and maintain a library of braille, large print, and adapted instructional materials.
Serve as local liaison for the Sherlock Center Assistive Technology Project activities in the center’s surrounding area.
Attend regular staff meetings and training opportunities.

Other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director of the Sherlock Center.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, assistive technology (e.g., hardware, software, 3-D printing, smart home, safety, and security supports).
Knowledge of adapting curriculum materials to meet individualized learning needs.
Strong computer skills, particularly in the use of Windows-based systems and proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as software applications relevant to area of responsibility.
Respect for and belief in the abilities of people who have special needs to learn, grow, and be successful.
Responsible for orienting and training others.
Ability to effectively communicate with district personnel, schools, the community, and families, and individuals with a disability.
Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work well independently and in a team setting. Ability to consult with individuals in the disability community.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years of work / educational experience in schools.
Certification: A special education teaching certification.
Experience with special education and/or people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ( IDD ).

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who have experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Applicants with an awareness or experience braille/Unified English Braille Technical code, or willingness to learn.
Comfortable working independently, as well as in small groups within a team environment, and with children of all ages and ability levels.
Applicants who are bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Does this position have Direct Reports? No

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 10NC

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full-time

Proposed Starting Salary Range

Proposed Starting Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000

Work Schedule

Full-Time, 35 weekly hours
Monday – Friday
8:30AM – 4:30pm
Some evening and weekend hours are required based on program needs. Must be able to drive to deliver materials as needed.

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
Wellness Incentives and Rewards
Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
Disability and Insurance Benefits
Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Reports To (Title) Associate Director of Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities

Academic or Calendar Year

Academic or Calendar Year Calendar

Position Status

Position Status Grant-funded

End of Temporary or Limited Position

Collective Bargaining Unit

Collective Bargaining Unit Non-union

Posting Information

Number of Positions Available

Number of Positions Available 1

Application Open Date

Application Open Date 09/17/2026

Application Close Date

Special Instructions

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master's Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution, or a Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of work / educational experience in schools?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with special education and/or people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a special education teaching certification?
- Yes
- No

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