Inclusive Systems Consultant (Full-Time)

IMDiversity; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York, NY seeks an Inclusive Systems Consultant (Full-Time) to partner with DIAL and district leaders to strengthen inclusive education systems.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree in Special Education or related field, have 5+ years in public schools, and coach teams on IDEA, UDL, MTSS, PBIS. Base salary is $95,000-$105,000; role is in-person per NYU policy.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years supporting inclusive educational systems in public schools.
• Knowledge of IDEA, LRE, UDL, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and culturally responsive education.

Responsibilities

• Analyze programs, policies, and practices to improve inclusion.
• Develop strategic plans to strengthen inclusive systems across districts.
• Coach educators on evidence-based instructional, behavioral, environmental, and social-emotional supports.
• Provide collaboration and toolkits to school and district teams.
• Monitor implementation fidelity and outcomes using data.

Skills

Facilitation

Project management

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Inclusive Systems Consultant (Full-Time)
New York University in New York, NY

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year
Category: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services
New York University: NYU - NY: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development: Office of Research: Institute of Human Development and Social Change

Description:

The Inclusive Systems Consultant works in close partnership with NYCPS Division for Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) to support district leaders, school administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen the systems, structures, and adult practices that support high-quality inclusive education. Drawing on expertise in special education, trauma-informed education, implementation science, and organizational change, the consultant helps schools build sustainable systems that increase access, belonging, and positive outcomes for students with disabilities and other diverse learners.

Serving as a trusted thought partner, the consultant translates evidence-based inclusive practices into scalable schoolwide and districtwide implementation.

Core Responsibilities:

Strategic Systems Consultation

• Analyze existing programs, policies, and practices related to inclusion, making evidence-based recommendations for modifications in practice.
• Facilitate needs assessmenets and root-case analysis of schools and districts related to inclusive practices.
• Develop strategic plans to strengthen inclusive systems across schools and districts.
• Support sustainable systems that improve access, participation, and student outcomes.

School Based Consultation

• Develop principals, instructional leaders, and multidisciplinary teams in leading inclusive school practices.
• Conduct classroom observations and systems walkthroughs.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving and coach educators on evidence-based instructional, behavioral, environmental, and social-emotional supports.
• Support planning for articulation between grade levels, programs, and schools.
• Provide direct special education escalation support for individual students and schools as needed.
• Assist teams in developing systems that promote belonging, engagement, and access for all students.

Facilitation of Professional Learning

• Design and facilitate professional learning that builds long-term capacity in implementation of IDEA and evidence-based inclusive practices such as:
• Inclusive instructional design and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practices
• MTSS, PBIS, and restorative practices
• Collaborative teaming and integrated service delivery
• Executive functioning, self-regulation, and sensory-inclusive environments
• Family-school partnerships and inclusive supports for diverse learners
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to school and district teams.
• Develop toolkits, guidance documents, and implementation resources.

Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Guide implementation using improvement and implementation science.
• Develop action plans, monitor fidelity, and support continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.
• Review quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor implementation fidelity and outcomes.
• Support teams in using data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Partnership Development

• Build collaborative partnerships among district leaders, educations, families, community organizations, and related service provides to strengthen inclusive systems across schools.
• In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $95,000-$105,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be fully in-person.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of supporting inclusive educational systems in public schools.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems change, adult coaching, implementation science, and inclusive education.
• Experience supporting students with a broad range of learning, behavioral, developmental, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, and culturally responsive education.
• Strong facilitation, relationship-building, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City.

Core Competencies

• Inclusive Systems Leadership
• Practice School-Based Inclusive Experience
• Organizational Change & Implementation Science
• Adult Learning & Leadership Coaching
• Trauma-Informed & Neuroaffirming Practices
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Collaborative Problem-Solving
• Data-Informed Continuous Improvement
• Equity-Centered Leadership
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional practices.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City.