Educational Consultant - Pediatrics Neurology

Classification Title

Education/Training Specialist III

The Department of Pediatrics, Neurology Division, is currently accepting applications for an Education/Training Specialist III. This is a full‑time, 12‑month Educational Consultant position at the FDLRS UF Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Training Program (MDTP).

• Serving as a liaison between MDTP, parents, and schools/districts.
• Providing consultation services to parents, teachers, instructional personnel, and other school staff to facilitate the implementation of evidence‑based interventions to improve the academic engagement, learning, skill development, and readiness for post‑secondary transition of at‑risk K‑12th grade students with complex needs who are struggling academically.
• Providing direct coaching and mentoring to teachers to facilitate implementation of effective interventions and monitoring of response to interventions (RtI) within an MTSS framework.
• Providing collaborative consultation to educators in school‑based educational planning meetings.
• Delivering direct educational consultation services to students.
• Conducting student behavioral observations in classroom settings and providing targeted consultative support to classroom teachers.
• Conducting comprehensive progress monitoring assessments with students, families, and teachers/school personnel to determine the effectiveness and implementation levels of recommendations.
• Writing consultation reports and maintaining all appropriate records as required and in a timely manner.
• Developing and delivering in‑service and pre‑service training on evidence‑based behavior management approaches, reading and math instruction, drop‑out prevention, and other topics to educators, related professionals, and parents.

This position will be supervised by the Assistant Director. This is a time‑limited position that is dependent on grant‑funding.

$69,700 - $78,225 annually; commensurate within this range based on qualifications and experience.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Doctorate in Special Education or related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid educator certifications from the State of Florida Department of Education.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a Florida school district.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive within the north‑central Florida service region.
• Strong knowledge and experience with a broad range of standardized psychological, language, and academic assessment measures and evidence‑based interventions for K‑12 students with learning, neurocognitive, and related difficulties impacting school functioning and academic progress.
• Strong working knowledge of Florida’s Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and proficiency in analyzing, accurately interpreting, and reporting student data.
• Ability to effectively deliver evidence‑based educational consultation and instructional support to teachers, parents, principals, and district staff for struggling K‑12th grade students with dyslexia and other special education needs.
• Proficiency in communicating results of evaluation findings in written and oral formats to assist students, parents, and school personnel to identify effective approaches to address communication (articulation & oral language), learning, and behavior problems that are impacting academic progress.
• Ability to work with diverse groups, collaborate effectively with others, flexibly problem‑solve, and facilitate effective conflict resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of current exceptional student education (ESE) policies and procedures, and pertinent state and federal laws and school district and community resources available to families of children with disabilities.
• Ability to design and deliver evidence‑based professional development/training to educators, school support staff, parents, related service providers, and agency personnel.
• Experience and proficiency with industry‑standard computer applications.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Excellent oral and…