Academic Specialist, MECIC

University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS • 1h ago

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Academic Specialist develops high-quality, evidence-based professional development materials and serves as a trainer and coach for Division of Early Childhood and Development and Department of Education Collaborative programs throughout the state. As such, he or she will lead all face-to-face and virtual training and provide coaching to participating programs on project initiatives related to academics and development.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director, Associate Director, and other Specialists to select professional development participants and providers in the academic and developmental initiatives using clearly defined expectations.

Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative through evidence-based training strategies.

Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative through evidence-based coaching strategies.

Develops the capacity of professional development participants in the academic and developmental initiative to increase the use of implementation, intervention, and outcome data to support decision-making.

Develops high-quality, evidence-based materials designed to increase the knowledge of educators regarding evidence-based academic and development strategies aligned with Professional Growth System standards through training as evidenced by end of training assessments and annual surveys.

Assists with project management, reporting, and dissemination.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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