Program Specialist for Behavioral Systems Implementation and Coaching (K–12)

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The Partnership for People with Disabilities was founded in 1985 to build a world where all people can live, learn, work, and play together. We’re based at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Education, serving as Virginia’s only University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities or UCEDD (www.vcu.edu/partnership).

Unit: School Of Education MBU

Department: SOE Spec Ed and DP PPD

Duties & Responsibilities:

At VCU, we provide UNcommon learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It is a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

The Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center (VDOE T/TAC), housed in the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), seeks a highly qualified and dynamic professional for the position of Program Specialist for Behavioral Systems Implementation and Coaching (K–12). This position will be open rank with an anticipated slotting of Sr. Education Specialist 1, Job Code:14234.

Joining a dedicated team of Program Specialists, the incumbent will deliver high-quality professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to schools, school divisions, and state-operated programs across Virginia Superintendents’ Regions 1 and 8. Core focus areas include driving the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Implementation Science within schoolwide behavioral frameworks, as well as providing targeted support for school improvement efforts in divisions that are not meeting state performance benchmarks for students with disabilities.

Statewide Leadership & Framework Support:
Serve as an active member of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS) Implementation Team,supporting framework adoption across local school divisions; serve on work teams/groups as assigned; and actively participate in statewide training events as assigned.

Technical Assistance & Coaching:
Provide long-term technical assistance and specialized coaching to schools designated by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Office of Student Services as VTSS and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) participating divisions to develop division capacity.

Specialized & Cross-Functional Team Collaboration:
Active participation on both the VCU T/TAC Behavior Team and the full T/TAC team to execute annual work plans, achieve strategic goals, and fulfill the organizational mission, including responding to requests for behavior-related technical assistance, and contributing to the organization's digital newsletter and social media platforms.

Documentation & Compliance Management:
Submit all required administrative reports, compliance documentation, and record-keeping materials accurately and within designated timelines. Perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by leadership or direct supervision.Data-Informed

Consultation & Professional Development:
Collaborate with division and school administrators to analyze educational data, identify systemic needs, and design/deliver targeted professional development.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

● Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed./M.S.), 
Special Education (Adapted or General Curriculum K-12), School Psychology, Applied Behavior 
Analysis (ABA), Social Work (M.Ed./MSW), or a related field.

● Licensure: Valid Virginia teaching or professional license (or equivalent out-of-state license) 
with endorsement in Special Education, Instruction, School Psychology, Social Work, or a related 
discipline.

● Minimum of 5 years of direct educational coaching experience in a technical assistance capacity,

● Minimum of 3 years of direct coaching specific to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). MTSS & Coaching Leadership.

● Proven track record in coaching division-based teams to implement both academic and behavioral components of MTSS. Framework Knowledge.

● Extensive expertise in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) alongside documented experience applying Implementation Science principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Division-Level Leadership: Prior experience leading or serving in a lead role during division-wide MTSS implementation.

● Specialized Certifications: ○ Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Salary Range: $69,100 - $84,600

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Phyllis L. M. Haynes
Contact Email: plhaynes@vcu.edu