Technical Assistance Consultant, Special Education (Part-Time)

AIR’s Learning Supports program area is seeking a part-time Tennessee-based Special Education Technical Assistance Provider to lead and deliver evidence-based professional development, coaching, and technical assistance that improves special education services and outcomes for students with disabilities at the local, state, and federal levels. The TA Provider will provide expertise in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and effective instructional practices, develop training and implementation resources, build relationships with education leaders and partners, lead project teams and tasks, support business development, and provide virtual and onsite assistance to educators across Tennessee.   This remote position requires residency in Tennessee and the ability to travel throughout the state as needed to support project and client needs.

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.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and providing feedback on implementation.
• Deliver training, professional development, and coaching to support teachers in implementing new programs and/or improving their instruction using structured protocols.
• Provide expertise on literacy teaching and learning to support research activities including, but not limited to, recruitment of study participants, development of implementation and related outcomes measures, data collection, and implementation analyses.
• Contribute to the development of reports that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and other relevant audiences.
• Represent the organization in interactions with state, local, and site-based staff; potential clients; and partner organizations.
• Contribute to capacity building efforts within special education organizations and provider networks.
• Work on collaborative project teams, including supervision of research/TA assistants and associates as a task or functional lead.
• Contribute to team efforts to develop new business opportunities including strategic planning, identification and pursuit of opportunities, and proposal development.
• Manage or lead projects or tasks, with assumption of greater responsibility over time. 

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in special education or related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience. 
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related special education requirements.
• Extensive experience designing and delivering virtual and onsite professional development and coaching to local educators in Tennessee.
• Experience using evidence-based instructional practices and effective strategies to design and deliver professional development and adult learning. 
• Extensive experience providing direct special education-related training, coaching, or technical assistance to local educators or instructional leaders. 
• Familiarity with strategies to support students from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. 
• Experience collaborating with education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations. 

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Strong commitment to improving instructional quality and student outcomes through the use of research-based practices. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds. 
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. 
• Willingness and ability to travel locally within Tennessee and nationally as needed. 
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to problem solve with clients and collaborate efficiently in a virtual and in-person work environment.  

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

Anticipated Hourly Rate Range$47.75—$48.50 USD