Statewide Training & Technical Assistance Lead

East Tennessee State University; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee State University seeks a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist to lead statewide professional learning and technical assistance focused on secondary transition and IDEA compliance. The role centers on building LEA capacity, coordinating with ASRL data teams, and aligning materials with state guidance and reviewer feedback.

The position requires strong facilitation, coaching, and collaboration skills, with travel across Tennessee to support onsite and regional sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning, technical assistance, coaching, or consultation to educators, administrators, LEAs, or regional/state partners.
• Experience supporting LEAs or school teams in improving IEP quality, compliance practices, data collection, correction of noncompliance, or program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain TNDOE approved statewide training materials related to secondary transition and compliance.
• Design and deliver statewide professional learning through live virtual sessions, webinars, asynchronous modules, and regional sessions.
• Provide technical assistance to LEAs to improve capacity and compliance in secondary transition.
• Coordinate with project partners to ensure accessibility, data-informed training, and fidelity of TA.
• Collaborate with Project Director and Manager to align schedules and documentation with the project plan.

Skills

Training development

Facilitation

Coaching

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Job description

East Tennessee State University seeks a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist to lead statewide professional learning and technical assistance focused on secondary transition and IDEA compliance. The role centers on building LEA capacity, coordinating with ASRL data teams, and aligning materials with state guidance and reviewer feedback.

The position requires strong facilitation, coaching, and collaboration skills, with travel across Tennessee to support onsite and regional sessions.