Training and Consultation Coordinator-Learning Environment and Engagement/Behavior

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Homestead, PA

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and consultation with administrators, teachers and parents regarding the implementation of federal and state regulations including IDEIA and ESSA. Focus is on effective educational systems, practices, accommodations and strategies in academic, behavioral, and social and emotional skill areas for students with various disabilities, promoting access to the least restrictive environment and general education curriculum. This position requires demonstrated knowledge and an ability to work collaboratively with other TAC initiatives including Autism, Post-Secondary Transition, Assistive Technology, Interagency, MTSS-Mathematics and Literacy. The TAC Coordinator will also work with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators on initiatives annually identified by the State System of Support (SSOS) including but not limited to: Equity, Targeted School Improvement, data analysis and STEM. The position also requires a close working relationship with PDE Bureau of Special Education and PATTAN staff in support of high priority initiatives. This position does not provide direct services to students, but works to build knowledge and capacity of educational systems and educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Advanced degree in education or related field required; K-12 Administrative PA certification required
Minimum of eight (8) years related experience required
Expert level knowledge with use of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
Ability to incorporate research-based instructional, social—emotional, and behavioral practices through the use of data, systems and practices to promote access to learning in the Least Restrictive Environment
Experience in design and delivery of professional development for a variety of audiences and knowledge of adult learning required
Demonstrated expertise in School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SWPBIS) content and process required at all three tiers of the framework
Knowledge and experience in facilitating systems planning, integration of practices, and monitoring and evaluation of behavior support data
Experience in social and emotional learning and special education required
Expert level knowledge in managing complex change that supports students with disabilities
Familiar with the disaggregation of data and analysis of data for instructional and programmatic decision making
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
Possess excellent collaboration and leadership skills
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies affecting educational practices for special education
Sound organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpersonal
Strong, professional verbal and written communication skills, including effective presentation skills
Capacity to build trust and positive working relationships while promoting high expectations with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Experience and capability to function as a member of a team and to facilitate school-based teams, focused on individual students or school improvement initiatives.
Excellent facilitation skills to engage school teams in problem solving
Ability to travel to regional school districts and overnight travel to Harrisburg required
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy

Responsibilities

Researches, designs, and conducts professional development and provides technical assistance to school district administrators, educators,, paraprofessionals and school-based teams to increase knowledge of, and successful implementation of federal and state regulations related to the education of students with disabilities, with a specific focus on social and emotional wellness, positive behavior supports, positive school learning environments and student engagement..
Facilitates activities related to PDE school improvement and equity initiatives by addressing the components necessary to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
Provides leadership in the dissemination of resources, facilitation via guided practice, and follow-up technical assistance to school-based teams to build capacity within the district/school surrounding academic and behavioral support, including School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SWPBIS)framework development, and in analyzing school-wide and individual student data in order to maximize student learning.
Facilitates and assists in the collection of all required survey and fidelity data as identified by the Bureau of Special Education and other project partners.
Provides leadership, planning, facilitation, technical assistance and problem solving expertise to districts and building level staff in the development of district and school-wide initiatives to support increased student achievement and successful post-secondary outcomes.
Demonstrates professional knowledge in relevant areas of special education laws, regulations and best practices to assist education entities in implementing compliant and quality programs for students with disabilities.
Coordinates and directs activities related to IDEA, Pennsylvania Department of Education/Bureau of Special Education and the State System of Support (SSOS) initiatives in collaboration with TAC and curriculum colleagues; including but not limited to Autism, Inclusive Practices, Post-Secondary Transition, Learning Environment and Engagement/Behavior, MTSS-Mathematics and Literacy, Equity, and STEM surrounding targeted school improvement.
Participates in designated trainings related to Pennsylvania Department of Education/Bureau of Special Education and the State System of Support (SSOS) initiatives in order to provide turnaround training and support to local school districts.
Collaborates with AIU colleagues and other programs in order to expand the AIU’s internal and external capacity in meeting the need for increased educational achievement of all students.
Promotes the services of the Training and Consultation (TAC) team and other AIU programs and services by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education/PaTTAN, other intermediate units, school district staff, parents and community groups, and agencies
Participates on Allegheny Intermediate Unit committees and work groups to facilitate the attainment of organizational goals.