Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Academic Specialist develops high-quality, evidence-based professional development materials and serves as a trainer and coach for Division of Early Childhood and Development and Department of Education Collaborative programs throughout the state. As such, he or she will lead all face-to-face and virtual training and provide coaching to participating programs on project initiatives related to academics and development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Collaborates with the Director, Associate Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants and providers in the academic and developmental initiatives using clearly defined expectations.

+ Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative through evidence-based training strategies.

+ Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative through evidence-based coaching strategies.

+ Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative to increase the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making.

+ Develops high-quality, evidence-based materials designed to increase the knowledge of educators regarding evidence-based academic and development strategies aligned with Professional Growth System standards through training as evidenced by end of training assessments and annual surveys.

+ Assists with project management, reporting, and dissemination.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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