Project Manager

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

16d

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) in the School of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking an individual to deliver technical assistance to educators and administrators in the area of special education in 33 school divisions in Southwest Virginia. Sponsored by the VDOE, the mission of the T/TAC is to improve educational opportunities, build the capacity of educators, and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities. The Center provides quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. The position emphasizes integrating research-based and/or evidence-based practices that foster access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, achievement in the least restrictive environment, and knowledge and skills to transition to adult settings. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering individual and classroom technical assistance in educational settings, coordinating and providing regional professional development activities, disseminating information and resources, and collaborating with the VDOE. The position demands strong problem-solving, team-building, and collaborative skills; the ability to communicate with teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and community service personnel; and sensitivity to the unique needs of the school divisions served by the project. Frequent day travel is expected, and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special or general education or a related field
• Experience working in a public-school setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of data analysis as it pertains to the division, school, classroom, and individual students
• Knowledge and experience using effective inclusive practices, collaborative problem solving, and explicit instructional strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with adult learners
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks with varying intensities and priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience instructing diverse learners with varying special education needs
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in collaboration, instructional coaching, and student assessment
• Early childhood education experience with students pre-kindergarten through school age, with knowledge working with students with complex needs
• Familiarity with assistive and instructional technology
• Embody a growth mindset philosophy, believing that abilities can be cultivated, seek personal and professional growth, value effort as a path to mastery, and learn from feedback

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and delivering individual and classroom technical assistance in educational settings
• Coordinating and providing regional professional development activities
• Disseminating information and resources
• Collaborating with the VDOE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees