Gifted & TalentedMTSS Program Specialist (00037)
Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
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Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Bachelors degree in education or special education or related degree.
Three years experience in education professional development research design and practice curriculum development or related experience
Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the TRS retirement system.
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To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.
Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview: This position provides direction for the design implementation and evaluation of school programs for special populations including Gifted and Talented and Students with Disabilities. This position works with the Gifted and Talented Education Programs and provides technical assistance to schools students and families as well as acts as the Grant Specialist for the states GT legislative grant. This position is also a program support specialist for the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) work at the agency which includes coaching grant management and development and delivery of continuing education opportunities. This position assists school districts and other public agencies providing special education general education gifted and talented education and related services through both online learning on the Teacher Learning Hub and in-person training events such as OPI Summer Institute and High School Forum. This position also collaborates with multiple programs within the agency and other agencies to coordinate between various grants and initiatives streamlining the services provided. This position uses a data-driven approach to assist school districts and others in identifying continuing education and technical assistance needs to improve outcomes for Montana students with disabilities and unique learning needs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Knowledge of theory principles and practices of learning group process data collection and analysis curricular and instructional strategies and methodologies classroom and alternative assessment practices accreditation certification and instructional technology.
Knowledge of the goals purposes and reporting requirements for compliance for state and federal agencies State Board of Public Education administrative rules for accreditation of schools.
Skilled in working effectively as a team member resolving conflicts.
Ability to interpret rules regulations policy and procedures and apply them to the collection analysis and evaluation of special education and school mental/behavioral health activities and the determination of program effectiveness.
Ability to maintain high level of technical and educational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers technical personnel diverse groups of professionals and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using verbal and written communication.
Ability to apply federal and state laws and regulations and OPI policy.
Ability to work cooperatively pooling or combining ideas efforts and experiences to improve innovation efficiency and performance of the division and the office.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
