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Under the general supervision of the Technical Assistance Coordinator, the Technical Assistance Specialists will provide evidence-based supports for districts working with SCPI. This includes supporting tier 1 universal activities, as well as providing facilitation and targeted & intensive assistance to select districts to analyze their RCAs, plan & implement their QUIP, and build capacity for early childhood programming to increase early childhood outcomes by using data-based decision making. These positions require frequent travel throughout the state (when applicable) and the delivery of services outside of typical business hours (evenings, weekends). These positions are full-time, 12-month, salaried temporary grant-funded positions and are dependent on available funding. This position is home-based.

Job responsibilities include:

In coordination with the Technical Assistance Coordinator, the Technical Assistance Specialist will provide on-site and virtual support, including training and coaching, to teachers, administrators, and staff in selected school districts in South Carolina to increase the use of evidence-based practices in early childhood and early childhood special education as outlined in the scope of work in the contract. 

In coordination with the Technical Assistance Coordinator and in accordance with internal policies related to data collection, the Technical Assistance Specialist will provide management of assigned duties, including correspondence and timely reporting of data collected in order to describe how the activities in the scope of work are implemented.

In coordination with the SCPI team, the Technical Assistance Specialist will assist in the development of training materials related to evidence-based practices in early childhood/early childhood special education to execute deliverables included in the scope of work outlined in the contract. 

The Technical Assistance Specialist will participate in strategic planning with school districts to increase inclusion and the implementation of inclusive practices for young children with disabilities to support the scope of work outlined in the contract. 

In coordination with the SCPI team, the Technical Assistance Specialist will facilitate the development and maintenance of collaborative relationships with others involved in supporting the inclusion of young children in general education settings to meet the scope of work outlined in the contract. 

Master's degree and 4 years training and development experience, or bachelor's degree and 6 years training and development experience.