Research Project Coordinator: Regional Trainer

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking 1-2 full-time CW-FIT Research Project Coordinators to expand the evidence-based CW-FIT intervention to rural schools by utilizing a CW-FIT Micro-credentialing program embedded in a Rural Coaching Model. Rural Coaches will be trained by CW-FIT Trainers and will then, in turn, train and support teachers. The research project focuses on implementing the rural coaching model in K-8 Rural and Native classrooms to enhance classroom management and improve student's academic performance. The partners in the project will include 120 schools and 480 teachers across rural Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma. The CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator will be a CW-FIT Regional trainer and will oversee efforts including recruitment, training, and conference presentations. Willingness to travel out of state and to be flexible in scheduling around school schedules is required. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and management skills as evidenced in work experience. The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children's Campus of Kansas City building: 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101. Reimbursement for travel in addition to salary. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is contingent on satisfactory evaluation and available funding. This position will be a hybrid of on-site work at Juniper Gardens Children's campus located at 444 Minnesota Ave KC KS and telework as deemed by supervisor. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or special education, and 5 years teaching experience in public school.
Experience working independently with multiple individuals, with limited supervision as evidenced in application materials.
Strong organizational skills as evidenced in application materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Indigenous-serving schools and/or with Native American student populations.
Elementary or Secondary teaching certificate.
Experience as an Academic Instructional Coach.
Experience in conference presentations.
Experience with Canvas, Brightspace or Blackboard online learning platform as evidenced in work history.
Strong verbal communication skills, as demonstrated by application materials and interview.

Responsibilities

Coordinate efforts with project team in accordance with the project's proposed plan and timeline including: Direct one-to-one remote training of rural school coaches and teachers Monitor and support participants in micro-credential program
Coordinate efforts with an independent evaluation team to conduct assessments, including video-direct observation of classrooms and survey administration.
In collaboration with principal investigators, produce reports and presentations to communicate findings and progress at both regional and national rural conferences.
Travel and virtual communication with Rural Schools to meet with school district partners to recruit, coordinate, support, and monitor activities based on approved plan and timeline. Travel will involve 3-4 trips per year, each lasting up to 1 week. Travel will also include 1-2 conferences per year, with 2-4 days of travel for each conference.