Program Specialist for Behavioral Systems Implementation and Coaching (K–12)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Híbrido; USD 69.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Resumo da vaga

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Partnership for People with Disabilities at the School of Education seeks a Program Specialist for Behavioral Systems Implementation and Coaching (K–12). You will deliver long‑term professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to schools and divisions across Virginia, with a focus on MTSS and Implementation Science.

Join a dedicated team that builds division capacity, provides targeted PD, and contributes to statewide MTSS initiatives.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree or higher in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, School Psychology, ABA, Social Work or related field.
• Virginia teaching or professional license or equivalent out-of-state license with endorsement in Special Education, Instruction, School Psychology, Social Work or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of direct educational coaching in a technical assistance capacity.
• Minimum 3 years of MTSS coaching experience and MTSS implementation leadership.
• Proven track record coaching division‑based teams for MTSS across academics and behavior.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high‑quality professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to schools and divisions across Virginia.
• Support MTSS implementation within schoolwide behavioral frameworks and school improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with VTSS MTSS teams to develop division capacity and framework adoption.

Conhecimentos

MTSS coaching

Implementation Science

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration across divisions

Formação

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership / Curriculum & Instruction / Special Education

Virginia teaching or professional license

Descrição da vaga

Advertising Summary

The Partnership for People with Disabilities was founded in 1985 to build a world where all people can live, learn, work, and play together. We’re based at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education, serving as Virginia’s only University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities or UCEDD (www.vcu.edu/partnership).

Unit

School Of Education MBU

Department

SOE Spec Ed and DP PPD

Duties & Responsibilities

At VCU, we provide UNcommon learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It is a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission‑driven work.

The Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center (VDOE T/TAC), housed in the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), seeks a highly qualified and dynamic professional for the position of Program Specialist for Behavioral Systems Implementation and Coaching (K–12). This position will be open rank with an anticipated slotting of Sr. Education Specialist 1, Job Code:14234.

Joining a dedicated team of Program Specialists, the incumbent will deliver high-quality professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to schools, school divisions, and state-operated programs across Virginia Superintendents’ Regions 1 and 8. Core focus areas include driving the implementation of Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Implementation Science within schoolwide behavioral frameworks, as well as providing targeted support for school improvement efforts in divisions that are not meeting state performance benchmarks for students with disabilities.

Statewide Leadership & Framework Support

Serve as an active member of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS) Implementation Team, supporting framework adoption across local school divisions; serve on work teams/groups as assigned; and actively participate in statewide training events as assigned.

Technical Assistance & Coaching

Provide long‑term technical assistance and specialized coaching to schools designated by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Office of Student Services as VTSS and Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) participating divisions to develop division capacity.

Specialized & Cross‑Functional Team Collaboration

Active participation on both the VCU T/TAC Behavior Team and the full T/TAC team to execute annual work plans, achieve strategic goals, and fulfill the organizational mission, including responding to requests for behavior‑related technical assistance, and contributing to the organization’s digital newsletter and social media platforms.

Documentation & Compliance Management

Submit all required administrative reports, compliance documentation, and record‑keeping materials accurately and within designated timelines. Perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by leadership or direct supervision. Data‑Informed

Consultation & Professional Development

Collaborate with division and school administrators to analyze educational data, identify systemic needs, and design/deliver targeted professional development.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

• Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed./M.S.),
  Special Education (Adapted or General Curriculum K-12), School Psychology, Applied Behavior
  Analysis (ABA), Social Work (M.Ed./MSW), or a related field.
• Licensure: Valid Virginia teaching or professional license (or equivalent out‑of‑state license)
  with endorsement in Special Education, Instruction, School Psychology, Social Work, or a related
  discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct educational coaching experience in a technical assistance capacity,
• Minimum of 3 years of direct coaching specific to Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). MTSS & Coaching Leadership.
• Proven track record in coaching division‑based teams to implement both academic and behavioral components of MTSS. Framework Knowledge.
• Extensive expertise in Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) alongside documented experience applying Implementation Science principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Division‑Level Leadership: Prior experience leading or serving in a lead role during division‑wide MTSS implementation.
• Specialized Certifications: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Salary Range

$69,100 - $84,600

Benefits

All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

Yes

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Contact Information

Contact Name: Phyllis L. M. Haynes

Contact Email: [e-mail]