Job Title: Training and Consultation Coordinator-Behavior

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for providing leadership, professional development, technical assistance, and consultation with administrators, teachers and parents regarding the implementation of federal and state regulations including IDEIA and ESSA. Focus is on effective educational practices, accommodations and strategies in academic, behavioral, and Social and Emotional skill areas for students with various disabilities, promoting access to the least restrictive environment and general education curriculum. In addition, the coordination and facilitation of interagency teams to promote problem solving and collaboration among members will be addressed by the Coordinator. This position requires demonstrated knowledge and an ability to work collaboratively with other TAC initiatives including Post-Secondary Transition, Assistive Technology, Autism, Mathematics and Literacy. The TAC Coordinator will also work with Curriculum and Instruction Coordinators on initiatives annually identified by the State System of Support (SSOS) including but not limited to: Equity, Targeted School Improvement, data analysis and STEM. The position also requires a close working relationship with PDE Bureau of Special Education and PATTAN staff in support of high priority initiatives. This position does not provide direct services to students, but works to build knowledge and capacity of educational systems and educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Researches, designs, and conducts professional development and provides technical assistance to school district administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals and school-based teams to increase knowledge of, and successful implementation of federal and state regulations related to the education of students with disabilities, with a specific focus on social and emotional wellness and positive behavior supports.

2) Facilitates activities related to PDE school improvement and equity initiatives by addressing the components necessary to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

3) Provides leadership in the dissemination of resources, facilitation via guided practice, and follow-up technical assistance to school-based teams to build capacity within the district/school surrounding academic and behavioral support, including School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SWPBIS), and in analyzing school-wide and individual student data in order to maximize student learning.

4) Facilitates and assists in the collection of all required survey and fidelity data as identified by the Bureau of Special Education and other project partners.

5) Provides leadership, planning, facilitation, technical assistance and problem solving expertise to districts and building level staff in the development of district and school-wide initiatives to support increased student achievement and successful post-secondary outcomes.

6) Demonstrates professional knowledge in relevant areas of special education laws, regulations and best practices to assist education entities in implementing compliant and quality programs for students with disabilities.

7) Coordinates and directs activities related to IDEA, Pennsylvania Department of Education/Bureau of Special Education and the State System of Support (SSOS) initiatives in collaboration with TAC and curriculum colleagues; including but not limited to Autism, Inclusive Practices, Post-Secondary Transition, Behavior, Equity, and STEM surrounding targeted school improvement.

8) Participates in designated trainings related to Pennsylvania Department of Education/Bureau of Special Education and the State System of Support (SSOS) initiatives in order to provide turnaround training and support to local school districts.

9) Acts as a liaison among educational entities, community agencies and families providing assistance in planning and managing the interagency process. Convenes school representatives and presents updated information regarding interagency issues.

10) Facilitates intensive interagency problem solving with school districts, Approved Private Schools, and appropriate Allegheny county offices and community agencies to provide services to identified students.

11) Through interagency coordination, provides leadership, planning, facilitation, technical assistance and problem solving expertise to districts and building level staff to support students with complex and challenging behavioral, mental health and academic needs.

12) Collaborates with AIU colleagues and other programs in order to expand the AIU’s internal and external capacity in meeting the need for increased educational achievement of all students.

13) Promotes the services of the Training and Consultation (TAC) team and other AIU programs and services by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education/PaTTAN, other intermediate units, school district staff, parents and community groups, and agencies

14) Participates on Allegheny Intermediate Unit committees and work groups to facilitate the attainment of organizational goals.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time

2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 35 pounds

3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle materials and supplies

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Training and Consultation Coordinator.

Reports To: Program Director, Training and Consultation

Department: Training and Consultation

Position Schedule: 260 days

Salary and Benefits: Act 93, Grade 16

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.