The Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE) at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice at Utah State University is seeking an Instructional Designer I to support the development and delivery of engaging learning and event experiences.

The Instructional Designer will plan, design, and implement specialized multimedia instructional products. They will also play a key role in assisting with conference and event coordination. Additionally, this position will design and produce high-quality graphics to support conferences, events, and professional development activities.

For over 40 years, TAESE's mission has been to improve results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities by working in partnership with and increasing effectiveness of state and local special education agencies. TAESE is a close-knit team of professionals who are passionate about helping states and districts improve systems; we collaborate, communicate, work, and play well together.

Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2025-2026.

Plan, design, and implement specialized multimedia instructional products.

• Under the direction of the lead TAESE Technical Assistance Specialist, assist with the planning, designing, and implementation of specialized multimedia instructional products.
• Create and maintain asynchronous modules to deliver professional learning content to diverse audiences.
• Provide instructional design consultation to TAESE Technical Assistance Specialists on multimedia content for professional learning activities, including instructional design support for synchronous, virtual professional learning events. This includes performing virtual facilitation duties such as monitoring the chat box, assisting meeting participants with accessing materials, resolving audio/visual problems, etc., to ensure adherence to instructional design and digital accessibility standards.
• Build and maintain websites and mobile apps for professional learning events to client specifications, including implementing appropriate branding. Websites include general information concerning the event, multi-step registration processes, and detailed fee/contract structures. Mobile apps include specific information regarding event speakers and session content/materials.
• Coordinate conference, event, and asynchronous professional learning evaluations, including the preparation of after event evaluation reports to be sent to clients.
• Provide technical support to TAESE staff and clients on software used for multimedia instruction.
• Edit instructional recordings and videos.
• Collect content and create a quarterly TAESE Connections Newsletter to be distributed digitally and housed on the website.
• Ensure all multimedia instructional products are produced in compliance with ADA and IDEA digital accessibility standards.

Assist with conference and event coordination and implementation.

• Under the direction of the lead TAESE Event Coordinator, assist with the coordination, planning, and implementation of TAESE conferences and other events.
• Negotiate and establish venue contracts for events, as needed.
• Travel to conference locations and manage onsite conference details, as needed.
• Manage participant email communications (invitations, confirmations).

Design and produce graphics for conferences, events, and professional learning activities

• Design graphics as needed for TAESE projects and conferences.
• Organize graphics to meet all University, State contract, and Federal requirements.
• Compile and request bids from printing companies for outside printing jobs, then negotiate and work with them to produce finished products.
• Provide printing and materials support for all in person conferences and training events, including printing name tags and conference signage.
• Ensure all production work meets deadlines and work is prioritized appropriately.
• Assume quality control responsibilities for documents, packets, and printed materials with a focus on the oversight of formatting and design work produced by support staff. This includes ensuring printed materials meet instructional and accessibility standards.
• Continually upgrade skills and stay updated on new techniques in design.
• Provide office leadership and support for TAESE branding.
• Ensure all outgoing materials go through the TAESE proofing process.
• Collate, copy, ship, and provide quality assurance for outgoing materials.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize work appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent of education plus experience is required.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.

2. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10".

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds.  We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger.  We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization.  We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work.  We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.

Mission:

We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.

Values:

We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.

We Include: 

We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.

We Collaborate: 

We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.

We Care: 

We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.

Funding Statement

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.

College Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 12/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025