Senior Program Associate

Overview

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood.

Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

West Ed supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices. West Ed complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION — Although West Ed provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

We are seeking a highly motivated, client-oriented professional with significant experience in Multi-Tiered System of Supports and Inclusive Practices
. The ideal candidate will be an expert at providing technical assistance to clients and possess the ability to collaborate with colleagues across special and general education facets of education systems, tiered instruction and intervention, collaborative planning, co-teaching, special education referral and placement, individual education program (IEP) writing and meeting facilitation, and systems administration and oversight.

This position will primarily support local educational agencies (LEAs) projects by contributing to technical assistance, professional development, review, and other client needs. We value both hands-on experience and fresh, innovative approaches to systems alignment, continuous improvement, and increasing inclusive mindsets.

This position will develop, facilitate, and support educational system improvement at all levels focused on improved outcomes for students. You will have the opportunity to work alongside teachers, coaches, general education, and special education district personnel to support educational improvement focused on systemic thinking and data to thoughtfully plan and implement evidenced-based improvements. Serving as a core member of the MTSS team you will advance West Ed’s commitment to excellence by ensuring your work in instructional coaching, professional development, meeting facilitation, tool development, and project management.

You will also utilize your content expertise in the development of proposals to expand this important work across the country.

• Design and provide effective professional development and coaching with district and school leaders, faculty, and educational staff to support improvement of teaching and learning practices for all students.
• Design and provide institutes or academies for school and district teams to address school/district improvement practices with a focus on improving outcomes for students with and without disabilities within the overall school improvement context.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination for state and school districts’ improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with a team of professional development providers to analyze district and school context, including system and staff strengths and needs to plan services that include professional development, coaching, consulting and other needed supports to align with the local plan.