What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Specialist, MECIC position at usm-pilot?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The
Academic Specialist develops high-quality, evidence-based professional
development materials and serves as a trainer and coach for Division of Early
Childhood and Development and Department of Education Collaborative programs
throughout the state. As such, he or she will lead all face-to-face and virtual
training and provide coaching to participating programs on project initiatives
related to academics and development.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Director, Associate Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants and providers in the academic and developmental initiatives using clearly defined expectations.
- Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative through evidence-based training strategies.
- Develops the capacity of professional development
participants in the academic and developmental initiative through
evidence-based coaching strategies.
- Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative to increase the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making.
- Develops high-quality, evidence-based materials designed to increase the knowledge of educators regarding evidence-based academic and development strategies aligned with Professional Growth System standards through training as evidenced by end of training assessments and annual surveys.
- Assists with project management, reporting, and dissemination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.