What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Support Specialist position at Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative?
Location: Based in Little Rock
Travel: Moderate travel required
Travel Expenses: Reimbursed within specified guidelines
The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) – Office of Special
Education (OSE) is seeking a highly qualified Educational Support Specialist to support the
implementation of the Arkansas State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), funded by the
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
The Educational Support Specialist provides direct, hands-on assistance to districts and schools
to strengthen professional learning systems, educator practice, and leadership capacity. This
position delivers professional development, coaching, and technical assistance designed to
promote meaningful access and participation for students with disabilities within an accessible
education system. This role offers the opportunity to impact systems change at multiple levels,
supporting district leaders, school teams, and educators in implementing Universal Design for
Learning, high-leverage practices, and evidence-based instructional practices that improve
outcomes for all learners.
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide on-site and virtual coaching, professional development, and technical
assistance to support implementation of evidence-based and high-leverage practices.
● Co-create protocols and processes and facilitate collaborative discussions with district
and school leadership teams, grade-level teams, and special education teams to
promote shared understanding and alignment of supports.
● Assist schools and districts in developing and refining systems for data collection,
progress monitoring, and continuous improvement.
● Support the integration of tiered systems of support (MTSS) and the implementation of
the Meaningful Access and Participation Project.
● Support the Educational Support Coordinator to monitor implementation fidelity,
document activities and report outcomes.
● Develop and adapt professional learning resources, tools, and materials for educators,
administrators, and families.
● Contribute to and participate in workgroups supporting grant priorities and the State
Improvement Plan.