VTSS Systems Coach

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 80266 - H - Sr Education Specialist CE 3 Position Number HU1123 Working Title VTSS Systems Coach Department SOESpecEd&DP: PPD Organizational Overview

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Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range Not to exceed $48 per hour Campus Off-site Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 20-29 Normal work days M-F, Even. & Wkends as needed Normal work hours Vary, evenings & weekends Job Category Miscellaneous Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position No Resource Critical Yes Description of the Job

The Partnership for People with Disabilities (School of Education) at Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia’s university center for excellence in developmental disabilities, is seeking a dynamic candidate for the role of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports ( VTSS ) Coach (part-time), funded by the Virginia Department of Education. In concert with states and territories implementing the multi-tiered systems of support, the VTSS aligns academics, behavior, and social-emotional wellness into a single decision-making framework to establish the supports needed for schools to be effective learning environments for all students. VTSS staff partner with school divisions throughout the Commonwealth to support the successful implementation of the framework. VTSS is a data-driven decision-making framework for establishing the academic, behavioral and social-emotional supports needed for a school to be an effective learning environment for all students. The VTSS systemic approach allows divisions, schools, and communities to provide multiple levels of supports to students in a more effective and efficient, clearly defined process.
• Providing support to VTSS cohort divisions and schools in the implementation of evidence-based literacy, mathematics, Response to Intervention (RtI) and/or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ( PBIS )
• Working with VTSS and VDOE staff to develop and plan statewide and regional training sessions for VTSS cohort divisions and schools
• Making site visits to assigned VTSS cohort divisions and schools to provide onsite technical assistance to support the understanding and application of content acquired during training
• Consulting with VTSS cohort divisions and schools primarily in South West Virginia school divisions in the use of evidence-based practices that support student academic achievement, behavior and/or systems change, effective use of data-based decision-making, and establishing necessary system supports
• Traveling to assigned school divisions a minimum of once a month and contacts school divisions via telephone/e-mail a minimum of twice a month and keeping an accurate record of all training and technical assistance provided to cohort school divisions and schools
• Creating written documents and manuals to facilitate VTSS work

The VTSS Systems Coach will assist cohort divisions in VTSS implementation by:
• Involving and communicating with VTSS leadership to promote and ensure VTSS support and leadership at the central office level
• Supporting data-informed decisions throughout all three tiers of the VTSS framework
• Facilitating the use of fidelity measures and other evaluation tools at all levels to guide implementation efforts
• Reinforcing VTSS common vocabulary, background knowledge and experience, and importance of building collaborative partnerships
• Building collaborative partnerships with cohort division’s administration and staff

The VTSS Systems Coach will assist school divisions and schools to examine the current organizational infrastructure and make adjustments that promote a sustainable system organized to support a three-tiered framework at all levels by:
• Approaching the coach – school division relationship with mutual respect and positive relationship-building skills
• Using organizational processes and facilitative skills to help school divisions successfully navigate through the stages of implementation as described by the National Implementation Research Network ( NIRN )

Other responsibilities:
• Consulting with VTSS cohort divisions and schools in the use of evidence-based practices that support student academic achievement, behavior and/or systems change, effective use of data-based decision-making, and establishing necessary system supports
• Learning and communicating the VTSS process to schools, school divisions and their staff, including program evaluation protocols
• Providing service to school divisions, schools, and school-based personnel through on-going technical assistance, coaching and mentoring
• Providing service to Partnership, SOE on committees and work groups as requested
• Providing service to VDOE and other state partners as requested
• Travel and onsite meetings will be conducted according to the VCU and VDOE guidelines on health safety due to the pandemic
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current or past qualifying Postgraduate Teaching, Pupil Personnel or Professional License with endorsements in special education, educational leadership, school psychology, school counseling, or school social work
• An advanced degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field
• Experience in providing technical assistance, mentoring and/or professional coaching for education professionals
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in coaching educational professionals is preferred
• Prior training in VTSS, PBIS and/or RtI
• Residence in South West Virginia

Job Open Date 11/12/2020 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link http://www.vcujobs.com/postings/100928 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you able and willing to travel for this position, including overnight?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you currently employed in a VTSS division?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you served on a division and/or school-based team implementing VTSS in the PK-12 setting?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you willing to work up to 29 hours/week? (PT only)
   • Yes
   • No
5. * The School of Education values the following as our culture statement, 'The School of Education (SOE) recognizes that trust among all members of the SOE community is the foundation of a positive work climate. Realizes that our wellbeing as an institution depends upon the wellbeing of our members. Respects all members, new and continuing, regardless of status. Values honest communication and finding ways to respectfully address difficult issues. Strives to listen without bias and search for common understanding. Is committed to equity, fairness and a level playing field for all of its members. Knows that the SOE community thrives, because of diverse viewpoints and areas of expertise. Fosters collaboration, collegiality and mutual support among all members of its community.' Please describe ways in which you have worked to foster this type of culture in the professional workplace or in your everyday life.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * How did you find out about this position?
   • ○ Alumni association magazine
   • ○ Chronicle of Higher Education
   • ○ Community event
   • ○ Email notification
   • ○ HERC (Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
   • ○ Higher education publication
   • ○ Internal Recruiter
   • ○ Job fair
   • ○ Job site (e.g. Monster.com)
   • ○ Listserv
   • ○ Newspaper
   • ○ Professional association/journal
   • ○ Referred by person/employee
   • ○ Search firm notification
   • ○ VCU vacancy listing - eJobs
   • ○ Other

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Resume