Project Manager, Special Education Professional Development

Project Manager, Special Education Professional Development

Compensation: $67,500

• Generous Benefits Allowance:
  Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
  Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre‑existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.
• Full Participation in TRS:
  Enjoy employer‑covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.
• Generous Leave Policy:
  Full‑time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.
• Paid Holidays:
  Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Discounts:
  Access discounts with various companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus:
  Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.
• Compensatory Time: FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

The Project Manager, Special Education Professional Development, will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of robust professional development programs for educators, including creating asynchronous courses. This position focuses on seeking nationally accredited training opportunities in reading, math, and writing, as well as supporting instructional leadership through evidence‑based practices regarding students with disabilities. Additionally, the Project Manager will provide specialized training on Data‑Based Individualization (DBI) and the Multi‑Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, including creating courses for teaching the legal compliance of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).

This role requires a consistent, in‑person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field [official transcripts required upon hire].
• Five (5) years of experience in education, with a focus on professional development and instructional leadership.
• Possession of a valid standard teaching certificate.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job‑related travel.

• Design, implement, and evaluate professional development programs for educators, applying best practices in adult learning and evidence‑based instructional practices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive professional development programs in reading, math, and writing, ensuring alignment with national accreditation standards, and plan state‑wide conferences in collaboration with colleagues.
• Create asynchronous training modules with assessments to determine content mastery, identify targeted training needs, and build professional development plans.
• Support the adoption of evidence‑based instructional practices, eliminate ineffective methods, and provide guidance to instructional leaders to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Design and deliver in‑depth training on DBI, enabling educators to implement this process effectively and use data to inform instructional decisions and personalize student interventions.
• Provide comprehensive training on the MTSS framework, including its application in identifying students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and guiding the eligibility process using the scientific, research‑based interventions (RtI) model.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development programs through data analysis and participant feedback, continuously improving content and delivery based on results and emerging best practices.
• Collaborate closely with school administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to ensure professional development programs meet their…