What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Support Coordinator 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 Coordinator to assist in the
coordination and 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 Coordinator serves as the lead for all district- and school-level support
and is responsible for ensuring alignment with the Lead Educational Program Coordinator. This
position advances statewide professional development and systems improvement initiatives
designed to strengthen professional learning systems, build leadership capacity, and enhance
family engagement to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This work directly
contributes to OSE’s vision for meaningful access and participation for all learners within an
accessible education system.
Key Responsibilities:
● In alignment with the State Improvement Plan, assist with the implementation of the
Meaningful Access and Participation Project, including planning and delivery of
professional learning, coaching, and data-informed improvement activities.
● Support the Lead Educational Program Coordinator with ongoing monitoring and
documentation of grant initiatives, including data collection and analysis for evaluation
and reporting.
● Collaborate with district and school teams to provide technical assistance and promote
evidence-based practices aligned with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
● Facilitate and participate in professional learning communities and statewide training.
● Assist in the coordination logistics for meetings, conferences, and professional learning
sessions related to the grant activities.
● Support the collaboration with DESE-OSE, Arkansas Collaborative Consultants, and
other partner organizations to ensure consistency in messaging and implementation.
● Assist in the development and dissemination of training materials, resources, and
reports.