Special Education Training & Development Specialist

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is seeking a Training & Consultation Specialist within the Division of Student Services to design and deliver professional development for educators and school leaders. The TaC Specialist will lead training initiatives and guide other specialists and consultants to support student growth and achievement.

The role emphasizes IEP development, instructional strategies, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with schools to build local capacity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or related field required.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to facilitate trainings and meetings with teachers, paraeducators and administrators.
• Experience with IEP development / data-informed decisions.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience (special education preferred).
• PDE Special Education certification or related field certification required; BCBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual, group, and organizational training and professional development.
• Plans, develops, and delivers training programs for educators and staff.
• Provides support in special education including IEP development and strategies.
• Develops or oversees training curricula and selects instructional methods.
• Coordinates development of teaching materials and tutorials.
• Facilitates professional development activities and planning meetings.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and revises objectives.
• Leads and mentors other specialists and consultants.
• Supports schools in building local capacity to work with students with needs.
• Assists in planning and documenting program implementation.
• Participates in PDE-sponsored training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Coaching

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or related field

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is seeking a Training & Consultation Specialist within the Division of Student Services to design and deliver professional development for educators and school leaders. The TaC Specialist will lead training initiatives and guide other specialists and consultants to support student growth and achievement.

The role emphasizes IEP development, instructional strategies, social-emotional learning, and collaboration with schools to build local capacity across