Senior Field Trainer/ Analyst

University of Texas at Austin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk is seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to provide support to multiple projects, including Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research (TIER), Intervention Academies, SPED Leadership Impact Series, and Texas Reading Academies. This candidate may also support additional projects, as determined by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

Proven educational leadership skills and an eagerness to collaborate with a varied group of support providers and LEAs across the state of Texas and beyond.
A commitment to partnership, continuous learning, and the implementation of research-based best practices in education.
A Master's Degree.
6-7 years of classroom teaching experience.
At least 5 years working with local education agencies (LEA).
5 years experience facilitating high-quality professional learning for various stakeholders (i.e., teachers, campus leadership, district leadership); including coaching and technical assistance).
A firm understanding of research-based literacy and math instruction for elementary and/or secondary students.
A willingness to become certified as a Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) support provider.
A willingness to become certified as a cohort leader for the Texas Reading Academies.
Deep understanding of multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS), including both planning and implementation.
Experience supporting emergent bilinguals.
Experience using collaborative technological tools such as Canvas, Teams, and Zoom.
Ability to multitask on several initiatives both independently and with colleagues.
Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to effectively plan, prepare, and deliver professional learning for adult audiences.
Demonstrated fluency in Spanish across all domains, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

15 years of relevant experience
ESL certification
Bilingual certification
Administrative certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for meeting all expectations outlined in the TIER project’s Required Activity Document, including: advising and supporting Education Service Center representatives, TIER initiative members, and Local Education Agencies with training and coaching implementation needs.
Analyzing project data to create, implement, and monitor plans that increase participant learning of MTSS/TIER content.
Collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure aligned and effective project implementation
Conducting face-to-face or virtual professional development using TIER content to build capacity and support high-quality MTSS implementation.
Provide support across facilitation, content development, and implementation planning for the Intervention Academies, with a focus on translating research-based practices into actionable strategies for campus leaders and educators.
Support Texas Reading Academies by co-planning and attending monthly PLCs, supporting local bilingual cohort leaders, and working with the project director to collect, review, and store relevant data.
Support SPED Leadership Impact Series.
Attend all meetings and trainings, across all projects, as required and maintain accurate documentation of work.
Other duties as assigned.