Technical Assistance Consultant, Mathematics Intervention and MTSS

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position include:

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master's degree in education, special education, educational leadership, school psychology, mathematics education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience. 
• Deep knowledge of evidence-based mathematics instruction, mathematics intervention, and supports for students with disabilities. 
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based mathematics intervention and supports for students with disabilities or students requiring intensive intervention.
• Experience supporting implementation of MTSS, Response to Intervention (RTI), Data-Based Individualization (DBI), or related tiered support frameworks.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for all students including those with intensive academic needs and students with disabilities. 
• Experience providing systems-level coaching, technical assistance, or implementation support to district and school leadership teams. 
• Experience using implementation data, readiness assessments, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement processes to guide systems change efforts. 
• Knowledge of implementation science, adult learning principles, and strategies for scaling and sustaining evidence-based practices. 
• Experience supporting state education agencies, districts, regional service agencies, or large-scale educational initiatives.
• Experience contributing to federal technical assistance centers, research projects, or large-scale implementation initiatives.
• Familiarity with special education policy and practice, including specially designed instruction and intervention systems.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting coaching relationships with educators, school leaders, and system leaders. 
• Demonstrated ability to build implementation capacity through systems-level coaching. 
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to adapt technical assistance to varied audiences and organizational contexts. 
• Ability to think strategically about systems change while supporting practical implementation with leaders, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. 
• Self-directed learner who actively seeks feedback, demonstrates professional growth, and effectively manages complex projects with limited supervision. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in evolving project environments. 
• Ability to translate research and evidence-based practices into practical implementation supports for educators and leaders. 
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.

Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. 

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