Senior Technical Assistance Consultant – Special Education in USA

Senior Technical Assistance Consultant - Special Education - American Institutes for Research - USA - work from home jobCompany: American Institutes for ResearchJob description: OverviewJoin AIR as aSenior Technical Assistance Consultant with our program area, where we provide and to federal, state, and local clients, primarily focusing on the supports children need to be ready to learn in the K-12 education system. Our Learning Supports program area uses a proactive and preventative framework to support these content areas:• Early childhood• English learners• Multi-tiered system of support• Special educationOur Learning Supports team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place through education.AIR is dedicated to making the education system work for all learners. We provide an unparalleled continuum of research, evaluation and technical assistance at all levels of the education system—district, state, regional, national, and international. You will be joining highly educated professionals committed to making a difference in education. Staff members are encouraged to add their skills and expertise to multidisciplinary teams that draw on staff’s assembled knowledge to deliver the strategies that make an impact.Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of ourAbout AIR:Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by.ResponsibilitiesTheSenior Technical Assistance Consultant will coordinate, support, and lead teams on projects related to special education systems and K-12 students with disabilities. This work will include interaction with state education agencies, district leaders, educator preparation programs, education cooperatives, and other education organizations. The work will also include the development and implementation of training and technical assistance (TTA) tools and processes designed to support clients with a range of needs.Responsibilities include:• Manage technical assistance and evaluation projects related to special education and K-12 students with disabilities that apply research and evidence with state and local entities, including setting timelines, managing teams, creating reports, and ensuring deliverables are completed with high levels of quality• Provide ongoing technical assistance and coaching to clients related to special education topics including but not limited to inclusion, instruction, intervention, assessment, data use, systems coaching, leadership, and workforce development• Develop high-quality training materials, toolkits, curricula, research briefs, and other resources focused on special education• Deliver effective in-person and virtual professional learning on special education topics• Serve as a subject matter expert, advisor, and/or thought partner to state leaders• Integrate effective project management and quality methods to manage fast-paced project of high complexity• Work with teams to develop competitive proposals for new projects related to special education• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and relationships to grow business and project opportunities• Mentor and grow staff capacity to provide high-quality technical assistance• Write for publicationQualificationsEducation, Knowledge, andExperience:• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in education• Minimum of 2 years teaching and school administration experience• Strong content knowledge of special education, including inclusion, instruction, intervention, assessment, data use, systems coaching, leadership, and workforce development• Experience developing and delivering professional learning content for teachers, interventionists, and school and district leaders via in person and online learning formats• Experience providing coaching to teachers and/or leaders• Experience managing projects or tasks• Experience with learning management systems (preferred)Skills:• Ability to balance multiple projects• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds• Publication record (preferred)• Successful federal and/or state grant writing expertise (preferred)• Ability to travel (~10%)Disclosures:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. AIR’s, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $85,000 - $115,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.AIR maintains a. #LI-AS1 #LI-Remote #LI-HybridSenior Technical Assistance Consultant - Special Education - American Institutes for Research - USA - work from home jobExpected salary: $85000 - 115000 per yearLocation: USASenior Technical Assistance Consultant - Special Education - American Institutes for Research - USA - work from home jobJob date: Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:14:12 GMTApply for the job now! Senior Technical Assistance Consultant - Special Education - American Institutes for Research - USA - work from home job Apply tot his job