Job Description

The Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) in the School of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking an individual to deliver technical assistance to educators and administrators in the area of special education in 33 school divisions in Southwest Virginia. Sponsored by the VDOE, the T/TAC is designed to meet local and regional needs to increase the capacity of school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the particular needs of children and youth with disabilities in Southwest Virginia. The mission of the T/TAC is to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities. The Center provides quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. T/TAC services increase the capacity of schools, school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the needs of children and youth. The position emphasizes integrating research-based and/or evidence-based practices that foster students with disabilities' access to the general education curriculum, achievement in the least restrictive environment, and knowledge and skills to transition to adult settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering individual and classroom consultations in educational settings, coordinating and providing regional professional development activities, disseminating information and resources, and collaborating with the VDOE. The position demands strong problem-solving, team-building, and collaboration skills; the ability to communicate with teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and community service personnel; and sensitivity to the unique needs of the school divisions served by the project. Overnight travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in special or general education or related field; 3-5 years' experience working in a public-school setting; demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of school data analysis and school improvement, effective inclusive practices, collaborative problem solving, implementation of explicit instructional strategies; excellent interpersonal and communication skills with adult learners; ability to manage a variety of tasks with varying intensities and priorities; ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience instructing diverse learners with varying special education needs; demonstrated knowledge and expertise in co-teaching, collaboration, instructional coaching, student assessment, and specially designed instruction.