NIMAC Technical Assistance Specialist
Location
Hybrid or Remote– Louisville, KY
About the Role
Under the supervision of the NIMAC Director, this position is responsible for developing and providing general and specialized technical assistance (TA) to support NIMAC operations and help stakeholders understand and implement the NIMAS requirements under IDEA 2004. This includes providing training, guidance, and resources to state and local education agencies, NIMAC State Coordinators, Authorized Users, educational publishers, and other partners while working closely with NIMAC leadership and staff to identify stakeholder needs, develop helpful resources, deliver training, and gather feedback for improved technical assistance services. Additionally, this position maintains knowledge of applicable federal requirements and recommends improvements to resources, workflows, and processes to better support stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and delivers general and targeted technical assistance to states, school districts, and other stakeholders to support understanding and implementation of NIMAS requirements under IDEA 2004.
- Collaborates with NIMAC leadership, OSEP staff, and other partners to identify states and districts needing compliance support and provide targeted outreach, training, and guidance.
- Provides technical assistance to NIMAC stakeholders who interact directly with the repository, including State Coordinators, Authorized Users, Accessible Media Producers, educational publishers, and NIMAS conversion vendors.
- Builds and maintains relationships with OSEP-funded projects, regional and national organizations, and other stakeholder networks to expand technical assistance across all 50 states and U.S. territories to deliver support through on-site visits, phone and email outreach, virtual meetings, and presentations at conferences.
- Design and develop technical assistance resources in collaboration with NIMAC leadership and staff, including webinars, training materials, guidance documents, and online learning tools.
- Assesses stakeholders’ needs, collects and analyzes feedback and project evaluation data, and recommends improvements to technical assistance strategies, resources, and service delivery. Works with project leadership to identify system enhancements, including reports, user interfaces, and functionality.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of NIMAS requirements under IDEA 2004, their relationship to ADA Title II and Section 504, and evolving federal policies regarding accessible instructional materials in K–12 education.
- Ability to travel up to 8 times per year for regional or national conferences and in-person meetings with state and local education agency staff.
- Master’s degree in education, library science, or another relevant field
- 4+ years of experience providing technical assistance in an education and/or accessibility setting
- Familiarity with the accessible educational materials (AEM) ecosystem and IDEA 2004
- Strong critical thinking skills and self-starter mentality; able to take initiative and lead projects as needed.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality technical assistance/training (as documented with a writing sample and submission of an archived past training)
Note: A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered when competency in the role is demonstrated.
About APHAt the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), we believe access to the right tools and information at the right time can change lives. Every day, we work to break down barriers and empower students, families, adults, and educators—creating a future that belongs to everyone.
From braille and large-type books to cutting-edge digital tools, our products and services reach people who are blind or low vision across the U.S. and beyond. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and impact—you belong here.
Benefits Highlight
- Generous contribution to employer-covered health insurance (with family planning benefits)
- HSA and FSA options with company contributions
- Generous dental and vision plans
- 4 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Paid short-term disability and basic life insurance
- Tuition assistance and professional development
Skills Required
- Master's degree in education, library science, or another relevant field
- 4 or more years of experience providing technical assistance in an education and/or accessibility setting
- Familiarity with the accessible educational materials ecosystem and IDEA 2004
- Strong critical thinking skills and self-starter mentality
- Ability to take initiative and lead projects as needed
- Demonstrated experience providing high-quality technical assistance or training
- Writing sample and submission of an archived past training
What We Do
Founded in 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to creating accessible learning experiences. APH empowers people who are blind or low vision by providing innovative products, materials, and services, including braille textbooks and assistive technology, to support lifelong success and independent living.
