University Instructors (UI) seeks a dynamic Program Coordinator with a background in Special Education who is passionate about supporting students. In this role, you’ll support instructors working with PreK-12 students who are neurodivergent and part of Special Education programming.

University Instructors partners with schools to provide students with purposeful learning experiences led by inspirational educators. If you are committed to co-creating and implementing impactful instructional services for school partners to enhance student achievement and build local talent pipelines, apply now.

In this role, you will provide Program Support leveraging your background in Special Education where you will:

· Serve as a Special Education subject matter expert for Specialty Services and UI programs.

· Apply a holistic understanding of special education and talent acquisition processes to program management; progress monitor all elements of program implementation, including but not limited to supporting recruitment, interviewing, instructor onboarding, attendance, performance, special education policy, and student achievement.

· Mentor UI instructors using practices that align with client and instructor needs. Support UI instructors by:

· Providing constructive feedback.

·  Reinforcing state and district policies, especially as they relate to de-escalating behaviors and restraint

·  Sharing best practices when working with student support teams (e.g., teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language therapists, etc.).

·  Encouraging engagement in reflective practices so they refine their abilities over time.

·  Fostering a collaborative environment among teachers, paraprofessionals, and other members of educational teams.

·  Providing applicable solutions to behavioral or educational problems occurring during the school day.

·  Providing action-oriented solutions paired with empathy as they navigate what can be emotionally demanding work of assisting students with special needs.

· Support a caseload of K-12 schools and/or districts as an integral member of the UI team; partner effectively with UI instructors, school-level staff, and district-level staff.

· Document and immediately report any safety or compliance concerns instructors share with management.

· Confirm instructor placements identified by district partners; lead client partnerships by proactively anticipating and addressing their needs.

· Support Program Management and Recruitment to incorporate best practice recruitment and selection strategies when placing newly recommended instructors.

· Maintain open lines of communication with instructors through onboarding, orientation, training, and conversion to district employment (as applicable), confirming knowledge transfer of program details.

· Inform your supervisor about changes in schools and/or districts you support, including program observations, related to school administration and staff concerns, instructor performance and attendance, program setup, changes, and/or program effectiveness.

· Partner with Program Manager and/or supervisor to manage program budgets.

· Provide feedback to the program management team on the program implementation, student data reporting, and program success measures

· Complete Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for instructors as needed.

· Create, plan, adapt, lead, and facilitate instructor orientation, training, and relevant professional development opportunities as necessary.

· Provide feedback and performance coaching to instructors or connect instructors with other UI supports to ensure they achieve professionalism, positive behavior interventions, compliance requirements, and student achievement; share feedback with program management and develop Instructional Coaching Plans as needed for UI instructors.

· Align UI program support with clients’ designated de-escalation trainings (e.g., Right Response, Safety Care, Mandt, CPI, etc.).

· Mentor UI instructors by providing direction, support, and encouragement in all aspects of student services. Perform observations in a K-12 setting as needed.

· Identify, plan, and execute effective training sessions to support UI instructors and UI internal staff with best practices; tailor sessions to align with clients’ state and district policies.

· Analyze student data in UI classrooms and submit recommendations to program management for improvements in the instructional setting to advance student achievement where applicable.

· Make data-informed decisions to adjust practices applying lens of UI’s goal of student success.

· Communicate and meet consistently with your supervisor to provide updates on progress, potential issues, and program concerns.

· Assist with completing, collecting, and distributing periodic (bi-weekly, monthly, mid-program, and end-of-program) reporting information for reports and surveys.

· Complete required documentation as needed.

· Attend and contribute to client meetings when appropriate.

· Maintain a positive rapport with school administration, staff, and other clients.

· Complete other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Instructional design and delivery experience in the K-12 special education setting

· In-depth knowledge of policies, compliance, pedagogies, and methodologies related to special education

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Strong computer skills (Intermediate level - Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)

· Good time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary

· The ability to meet deadlines

· Strong ability to work independently, with little supervision, and collaboratively as an active participant of a team

· The ability to effectively build relationships on trust and respect

· Knowledge of high-impact instructional and behavioral practices and recognizing them in the classroo

As a successful applicant, you must have a passion for advocating for and helping students succeed. Additionally, you will need to:

· Hold a bachelor’s degree.

· Demonstrate ONE of the following:

· At least 5 years of experience working in a K-12 education setting OR

· Any similar combination of education and experience.

· Demonstrate at least 3 years of experience writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

· Hold an active teaching license – issued by a U.S. state – with a special education endorsement, strongly preferred.

$35 Houry/ Expected Hours between 30-40 hours a week during the school yaer 

University Instructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer