Project Manager
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Virginia Department of Educations (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.
Required Qualifications
Masters 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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
3/9/2026
Additional Information
Please provide a cover letter and resume with application.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors 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 numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Katlin Smithat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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