Technical Assistance Consultant, Special Education – Part-Time

American Institutes for Research

. Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and providing feedback on implementation .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48 - $49 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in special education, including knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and experience in delivering professional development and coaching to educators. Proven ability to manage projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to capacity-building efforts within educational organizations.

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Master’s Or Ph.D. Degree In Special EducationExtensive Experience Designing And Delivering Professional DevelopmentKnowledge Of The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Proficiency In Microsoft Office SuiteExperience Providing Direct Special Education-Related Training

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Hard Skills

Professional Development DesignCoachingData CollectionImplementation AnalysisEvidence-Based Instructional PracticesProject ManagementTechnical AssistanceMeasure DevelopmentCapacity BuildingParticipant Recruitment

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAbility To Manage Multiple Projects

Industry Keywords

Special EducationAdult LearningCultural CompetenceTennessee ResidencyEducation Service ProvidersCurriculum DevelopmentResearchTechnical AssistanceStakeholder EngagementVirtual Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and providing feedback on implementation
Deliver training, professional development, and coaching to support teachers implementing new programs or improving instruction
Provide literacy teaching and learning expertise for research activities, including participant recruitment, measure development, data collection, and implementation analyses
Contribute to reports describing and interpreting findings for clients, partners, and other audiences
Represent AIR in interactions with state, local, and site-based staff, potential clients, and partner organizations
Contribute to capacity-building efforts within special education organizations and provider networks
Work on collaborative project teams, including supervising research/technical assistance assistants and associates as a task or functional lead
Support development of new business opportunities through strategic planning, opportunity identification, pursuit, and proposal development
Manage or lead projects or tasks, assuming greater responsibility over time
Provide virtual and onsite assistance to educators across Tennessee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tennessee residency required
Master’s or Ph.D. degree in special education or related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in education, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related special education requirements
Extensive experience designing and delivering virtual and onsite professional development and coaching to local educators in Tennessee
Experience using evidence-based instructional practices and effective strategies to design and deliver professional development and adult learning
Extensive experience providing direct special education-related training, coaching, or technical assistance to local educators or instructional leaders
Familiarity with strategies supporting students from varied cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
Experience collaborating with education service providers, curriculum developers, researchers, or professional associations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Willingness and ability to travel locally within Tennessee and nationally as needed
Ability to lead and collaborate in both in-person and virtual environments
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available
Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodations during the employment process
Drug-free work environment
Reference and background checks for selected candidates
Child safeguarding standards and principles