Assistant in Research, 12 Month Salaried (FIN Facilitator - Region 1)

Department

Through FIN, the FSU Learning Systems Institute collaborates with districts and schools to provide customized services and supports ensuring that all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers.

FIN services and resources include (1) district capacity-building, (2) school-based planning, implementation, and support, (3) on-demand, web-based resources and products, and (4) family support and information.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison to plan, develop, and provide training and technical assistance to districts, schools, families, institutes of higher education, and communities to facilitate the implementation of policies and research-based practices to improve the achievement of all students with disabilities in the general education curriculum.

• Collaborate with FIN State and regional colleagues in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of services and support to districts and schools.
• Collaborate with families and school, districts, schools, families, other IDEA-Funded State Projects, and State Department of Education staff to support structural change and strategic planning efforts for education of SWDs in all schools, including public and private schools, serving students with disabilities in preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high school general education environments.
• Guide district and school teams in data analysis and data-based decision-making to increase and improve effective best practices for educating SWDs across the district and schools.
• Engage teams, including district and school level leaders, other education personnel, and families in activities that build capacity to increase, improve, and sustain the implementation of best practices for SWDs in all districts and schools.

Use multiple sources of data to establish educational goals and deliver professional learning and technical assistance resulting in increased achievement of students with disabilities in their Least Restrictive Environment, such as:

Professional Learning:

• Creating Supportive Environments for SWDs
• Collaborative Teaching Partnerships
• Family Involvement
• Supporting Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities in a General Education setting
• Peers as Partners in Learning
• Paraprofessional Supports
• Specially Designed Instruction in Collaborative Teaching Partnerships
• Instructional Strategies for SWDs in General Education

Technical Assistance:

• Instructional coaching, demonstration, observations, and feedback Scheduling for In-Class Supports, Least Restrictive Environment Calculation for State Performance Plan Indicator 5, Integration of a variety of instructional practices for students, teachers, professional staff, and family members for students with disabilities in general education settings, data chats and conferences, instructional planning facilitation of Professional Learning Communities, study groups, and other job-embedded professional learning, problem-solving and ongoing action planning.
• Plan, develop, and provide professional learning and technical assistance using alternate delivery methods such as teleconference, video conference, online presentations, online collaboration, and other web-based formats.
• Provide resources and consultation on best practices for SWDs to families of students with disabilities.
• Disseminate materials and resources to educators that support the continuous implementation and improvement of best practices for educating students with disabilities in general education environments.
• Represent FIN on committees, councils, etc. at the state, district, and/or school levels as needed.
• Identify and develop steps to meet individual professional development goals based on the FIN Leadership Competencies self-assessment.

Qualifications

Academic masters degree or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.

Must hold a current K-12 educators certificate in the field of Exceptional Student Education.

Must reside in Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience conducting district and school needs assessments using the BPIE assessment instrument and process.
• Uses critical thinking skills to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and application of the 8-Step Problem-solving Process to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of all project activities including weekly, monthly, and quarterly accountability based on project objectives, schedule of deliverables, a professional calendar, district, and school service plans.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; integrates changes smoothly; sets goals and objectives; works in an organized manner.

Contact Info

Kelly Claude

JaSheena Ekhator

FIN Network Email

University Information

One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated salary is commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Interested candidates should submit with their application:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and interest.
• A current CV or resume.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position requires 80% travel within the region served.

Serving local educational agencies in Region 1: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, FAMU Lab School, Franklin, FSU Bay, FSU Lab School, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Tallahassee State College, Walton, Washington, and Wakulla.

This position requires extensive travel and Level 2 Background Screening.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.