PART TIME Technical and Training Coordinator (TTAC)

PART TIME Technical and Training Coordinator (TTAC)The George Mason University Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) invites applications for a part-time Coordinator to work with the Literacy Team. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.About the Department:As part of Mason's Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities, and in support of a grant from the Virginia Department of Education, TTAC provides technical assistance and professional development to school and related services personnel who work with students with disabilities in Virginia Superintendent's Region 4. Specifically, the TTAC staff work to improve instructional practices of those who work with students with disabilities in an effort to increase the academic success of these students. Particular attention is given to those schools struggling to meet the state standards for making adequate yearly progress on indicators established by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and approved by the U.S. Department of Education.Responsibilities:The purpose of this position is to provide support in the form of training and technical assistance to school personnel who work with students with disabilities in Virginia Superintendent's Region 4. This technical assistance provides support to school personnel in enhancing evidence-based practices that facilitate improved outcomes for students with disabilities The Coordinator is responsible for coordination and delivery of specific training and professional learning activities as directed by VDOE or upon request of schools and school divisions. The focus of the role is in the area of literacy instruction for students with disabilities, in collaboration with the TTAC literacy team, to meet TTAC goals and needs identified by the school divisions.This is a half-time (.50), 12-month administrative/professional faculty position.Required Qualifications:Minimum of a master's degree in special education or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;Recent school- based experience working as a special education classroom teacher or instructional coach or other related position responsible for providing specialized or resource support to teachers;Knowledge of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities with a focus on improving literacy skills;Knowledge of the principles of the science of reading and application to classroom instruction;Experience in the implementation of structured literacy programs in inclusive classrooms, such as Orton-Gillingham (OG) based programs and Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS);Experience with a variety of formats for delivering professional learning, including in-person and virtual environments; andProven experience in collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills and leading teams and professional learning groups; effective verbal and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates with training and experience in Orton-Gillingham-based reading programs or LETRS.

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