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Regional Coordinator/Trainer, Florida Problem Solving and Response to Intervention Statewide Implementation Project. This position works with demonstration school districts and pilot schools in Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties and provides training and technical assistance to other school districts, primarily in the central region of Florida (http://floridarti.usf.edu/floridaproject/demonstration_districts/index.html). This position is with the University of South Florida, funded by the Florida Department of Education, and operates out of a home office.

Responsibilities: Work with a team to develop professional development modules in Problem Solving / Response to Intervention; implement that training with school teams, district Response to Intervention Coordinators, and other interested school district personnel at various pilot and statewide dissemination sites; provide ongoing direct technical assistance and support to pilot schools within region; mentor coaches assigned to pilot schools; collect data evaluating effectiveness of training;  participate in the implementation of statewide training and technical assistance. Twelve-month position – start date: August 1, 2008, negotiable. Salary: $50,000 negotiable.

Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a closely related field; minimum five years experience in PK-12 public education; hold or be eligible for PK-12 certification issued by Florida Dept. of Education; experience with the implementation of Problem Solving / Response to Intervention model at the school or district level; evidence of highly effective presentation/professional development training skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; group leadership/facilitation skills.

Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in education or a closely related field; experience with program evaluation strategies and methods; experience in assessing student skills using a variety of formal and informal assessment tools; ability to facilitate groups of educators through the change process to achieve consensus; familiarity with policies and operation of PK-12 public schools in Florida.

Application:  Position is open until filled; review of applications begins June 15, 2008.  Send the following to Dr. Michael Curtis; University of South Florida; 4202 E. Fowler Avenue – EDU 162; Tampa, FL 33620 (curtis@tempest.coedu.usf.edu): letter of application explaining qualifications as listed above, current curriculum vita, three professional references (including name, address, telephone number, and email address), and explicit permission to contact references. Reference Position #14820 in application.