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LAYIQ - Technical Assistance Consultant, Special Education (Part-Time) at American Institutes for Research

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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