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A leading research organization is seeking a CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator to implement an innovative intervention in rural schools. This hybrid position involves significant travel and collaboration with educational partners to enhance classroom management and improve academic performance. Candidates should have a strong educational background and experience in K-8 public education.
Position Overview
We are seeking 1-2 full-time CW-FIT Research Project Coordinators to expand the evidence-based CW-FIT intervention to rural schools by utilizing a CW-FIT Micro-credentialing program embedded in a Rural Coaching Model. Rural Coaches will be trained by CW-FIT Trainers and will then, in turn, train teachers. The research project focuses on implementing the rural coaching model in elementary & middle school classrooms to enhance classroom management and improve student’s academic performance. The partners in the project will include 120 schools and 480 teachers across rural California, New York, Montana, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Kansas.
The CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator will be a CW-FIT Regional trainer and will oversee efforts including recruitment, training, and conference presentations. Willingness to travel out of state and to be flexible in scheduling around school schedules are required. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and management skills as evidenced in work experience. The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children’s Campus of Kansas City building: 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101. Reimbursement for travel in addition to salary.
This position will be a hybrid of on-site work and telework as deemed by supervisor.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
All employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is contingent on satisfactory evaluation and available funding. All employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is contingent on satisfactory evaluation and available funding.
Job Description
30% - Travel and virtual communication with Rural Schools to meet with school district partners to recruit, coordinate, support, and monitor activities based on approved plan and timeline. Travel will involve 10-12 times a year for up to 1-week each visit.
30% - Coordinate efforts with project team in accordance with the project’s proposed plan and timeline including: