Project Manager, Special Education Professional Development

About the role

The Project Manager, Special Education Professional Development, will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of robust professional development programs for educators, including creating asynchronous courses. This position focuses on seeking nationally accredited training opportunities in reading, math, and writing, as well as supporting instructional leadership through evidence-based practices regarding students with disabilities. Additionally, the Project Manager will provide specialized training on Data-Based Individualization (DBI) and the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, including creating courses for teaching the legal compliance of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive professional development programs in reading, math, and writing, ensuring alignment with national accreditation standards.
• Plan state-wide conferences in collaboration with colleagues.
• Create asynchronous training modules with assessments to determine content of mastery.
• Utilize evaluation results to identify targeted training needs and create professional development plans to match the area of educational need.
• Support the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices and eliminate ineffective methods.
• Provide guidance and resources to instructional leaders to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Design and deliver in-depth training on DBI, ensuring educators understand and can implement this process effectively.
• Support teachers in using data to inform instructional decisions and personalize student interventions.
• Provide comprehensive training on the MTSS framework, including its application in identifying students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).
• Guide educators through the eligibility process using the scientific, research-based interventions (RtI) model.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs through data analysis and feedback from participants.
• Continuously improve training content and delivery methods based on evaluation results and emerging best practices.
• Work closely with school administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to ensure professional development programs meet their needs.
• Communicate program updates, successes, and areas for improvement to stakeholders.
• Create and disseminate high-quality training materials and resources to support professional development initiatives.
• Ensure all materials are up-to-date, research-based, and aligned with best practices.
• Manage multiple professional development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field [official transcripts required upon hire]
• Five (5) years of experience in education, with a focus on professional development and instructional leadership
• Possession of a valid standard teaching certificate

Qualifications

• Knowledge & Expertise: Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs for educators.
• Knowledge of best practices in adult learning and professional growth.
• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices in K-12 education.
• Professional Development: Develop and implement comprehensive professional development programs in reading, math, and writing, ensuring alignment with national accreditation standards.
• Instructional Leadership Improvement: Support the adoption of evidence-based instructional practices and eliminate ineffective methods.
• Data-Based Individualization (DBI) Training: Design and deliver in-depth training on DBI, ensuring educators understand and can implement this process effectively.
• Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Framework: Provide comprehensive training on the MTSS framework, including its application in identifying students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD).
• Program Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs through data analysis and feedback from participants.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with school administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to ensure professional development programs meet their needs.
• Resource Development: Create and disseminate high-quality training materials and resources to support professional development initiatives.
• Project Management: Manage multiple professional development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals.
• Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Skills

• Effective Communication: Inspire, align, and motivate through clear and empathetic expression.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate critical and innovative thinking to align plans with organizational goals.
• Decisive Planning: Set clear objectives, delegate tasks, and establish realistic timelines.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate self-awareness and adeptness in managing emotions, fostering positive relationships, and cultivating a harmonious work environment.
• Visionary Thinking: Envisions and inspires a future state divergent from the present reality.
• Adaptability: Thrives in changing circumstances and embraces flexibility.
• Accountability: Takes ownership and responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Guides and supports team members to develop new skills, reach their potential, and foster growth within the organization.
• Team Building: Builds and manages teams with a focus on fostering collaboration, trust, and respect.
• Results Orientation: Drives progress and success by maintaining a strong focus on achieving desired outcomes.
• Technology Proficiency: Identifies opportunities to optimize efficiency and enhance services through technology.

Benefits

At OSDE, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being. This includes:

• Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.
• Full Participation in TRS: Enjoy employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.
• Generous Leave Policy: Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Discounts: Access discounts with various companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus: Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.
• Compensatory Time: FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.