Technical Assistance Consultant, Mathematics Intervention and MTSS

American Institutes for Research•Sacramento, CA

12d•$87,000 - $101,000•Remote

About The Position

AIR is seeking a Technical Assistance Consultant to strengthen state, district, and school capacity to implement and sustain evidence-based mathematics intervention within Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and special education frameworks. The position focuses on systems-level coaching, implementation science, professional learning, continuous improvement, and data-based decision making to support educators and leaders in translating research into practice and improving outcomes for students with disabilities. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Requirements

Master's degree in education, special education, educational leadership, school psychology, mathematics education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of evidence-based mathematics instruction, mathematics intervention, and supports for students with disabilities.
Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based mathematics intervention and supports for students with disabilities or students requiring intensive intervention.
Experience supporting implementation of MTSS, Response to Intervention (RTI), Data-Based Individualization (DBI), or related tiered support frameworks.
Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for all students including those with intensive academic needs and students with disabilities.
Experience providing systems-level coaching, technical assistance, or implementation support to district and school leadership teams.
Experience using implementation data, readiness assessments, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement processes to guide systems change efforts.
Knowledge of implementation science, adult learning principles, and strategies for scaling and sustaining evidence-based practices.
Experience supporting state education agencies, districts, regional service agencies, or large-scale educational initiatives.
Experience contributing to federal technical assistance centers, research projects, or large-scale implementation initiatives.
Familiarity with special education policy and practice, including specially designed instruction and intervention systems.
Demonstrated ability to build trusting coaching relationships with educators, school leaders, and system leaders.
Demonstrated ability to build implementation capacity through systems-level coaching.
Strong facilitation skills and ability to adapt technical assistance to varied audiences and organizational contexts.
Ability to think strategically about systems change while supporting practical implementation with leaders, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Self-directed learner who actively seeks feedback, demonstrates professional growth, and effectively manages complex projects with limited supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in evolving project environments.
Ability to translate research and evidence-based practices into practical implementation supports for educators and leaders.
Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive and targeted technical assistance to state education agencies, districts, schools, and leadership teams to strengthen the implementation of evidence-based mathematics intervention within MTSS frameworks.
Design and deliver professional learning, leadership coaching, implementation support, and communities of practice focused on mathematics intervention, data-based individualization (DBI), specially designed instruction (SDI), and MTSS implementation.
Support educational systems in strengthening the essential components of MTSS, including screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention systems, and data-based decision making.
Facilitate systems-level coaching with district and school leadership teams to support implementation planning, problem solving, continuous improvement, and sustainability of evidence-based practices.
Develop implementation tools, coaching protocols, fidelity measures, professional learning resources, and technical assistance materials aligned with project goals and evidence-based frameworks.
Provide expertise in mathematics intervention, intensive intervention, and supports for students with disabilities to inform technical assistance, research, product development, and implementation activities.
Support implementation and evaluation efforts for federally funded projects, including development of measures, data collection activities, implementation studies, and interpretation of findings.
Analyze and use implementation and student outcome data to inform coaching, guide decision making, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with researchers, developers, and project teams to translate research into practical tools and supports that improve educator implementation and student outcomes.
Represent AIR in meetings and partnerships with national centers, state agencies, districts, professional organizations, and other stakeholders.
Contribute to proposal development, business development efforts, and growth opportunities related to MTSS, mathematics intervention, special education, and implementation science.
Lead project tasks and supervise junior staff, with increasing responsibility for project leadership and strategic direction.