Project Manager, Education Administration, Academic

Job Description

The Virginia Department of Education’s (VDOE) Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) in the School of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking an individual to deliver technical assistance to educators and administrators in the area of special education in 33 school divisions in Southwest Virginia. Sponsored by the VDOE, the mission of the T/TAC is to improve educational opportunities, build the capacity of educators, and contribute to the success of children and youth with disabilities.

The Center provides quality training and technical assistance in response to local, regional, and state needs. The position emphasizes integrating research-based and/or evidence-based practices that foster access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, achievement in the least restrictive environment, and knowledge and skills to transition to adult settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering individual and classroom technical assistance in educational settings, coordinating and providing regional professional development activities, disseminating information and resources, and collaborating with the VDOE. The position demands strong problem-solving, team-building, and collaborative skills; the ability to communicate with teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, administrators, families, and community service personnel; and sensitivity to the unique needs of the school divisions served by the project.

Frequent day travel is expected, and overnight travel may be required.

• Master’s degree in special or general education or a related field
• Experience working in a public‑school setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the areas of data analysis as it pertains to the division, school, classroom, and individual students
• Knowledge and experience using effective inclusive practices, collaborative problem solving, and explicit instructional strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with adult learners
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks with varying intensities and priorities

• Experience instructing diverse learners with varying special education needs
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in collaboration, instructional coaching, and student assessment
• Early childhood education experience with students pre‑kindergarten through school age, with knowledge working with students with complex needs
• Familiarity with assistive and instructional technology
• Embody a growth mindset philosophy, believing that abilities can be cultivated, seek personal and professional growth, value effort as a path to mastery, and learn from feedback

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience

40

3/9/2026

Please provide a cover letter and resume with application.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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