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Oklahoma State Government

Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality

Project Manager - Special Education Professional Development

Instructional Design & Curriculum DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field is required; official transcripts are required upon hire.
  • Five years of experience in education, with a focus on professional development and instructional leadership, is required.
  • A valid standard teaching certificate is required.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship, now or in the future.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required.
  • A valid driver's license from a U.S. state or territory is required for necessary job-related travel.
  • Expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs for educators is required.
  • Knowledge of best practices in adult learning and professional growth is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices in K-12 education is required.
  • Ability to support instructional leaders and educators through evidence-based instructional practices, Data-Based Individualization, Multi-Tiered System of Support, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act compliance is required.
  • Ability to use data analysis and participant feedback to evaluate professional-development programs and improve training content and delivery is required.
  • Ability to develop asynchronous courses and training modules, including assessments to determine content mastery, is required.
  • Ability to create research-based training materials and resources aligned with best practices is required.
  • Ability to communicate program updates, successes, and areas for improvement to stakeholders is required.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, develop project plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to meet timelines and strategic goals is required.
  • Regular, reliable, and punctual in-person attendance is required.
  • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state, as required, is necessary; travel may be up to 20%.
  • The role requires clear and accurate communication, analytical skills, sustained focus, attention to detail, memory retention, adaptability, and timely decision-making.
  • The role requires the ability to stand, reach, and bend; operate a computer and office productivity equipment; ascend and descend stairs; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and evaluate professional-development programs for educators, including asynchronous courses.
  • Seek nationally accredited training opportunities in reading, math, and writing.
  • Provide specialized training on Data-Based Individualization and the Multi-Tiered System of Support framework, including courses on legal compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive professional-development programs in reading, math, and writing that align with national accreditation standards.
  • Plan a statewide conference in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Create asynchronous training modules with assessments to determine content mastery.
  • Use evaluation results to identify targeted training needs and create professional-development plans aligned with educational needs.
  • Support adoption of evidence-based instructional practices and eliminate ineffective methods.
  • Provide guidance and resources to instructional leaders to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
  • Design and deliver in-depth Data-Based Individualization training so educators can understand and implement the process effectively.
  • Support teachers in using data to inform instructional decisions and personalize student interventions.
  • Provide training on the Multi-Tiered System of Support framework, including its application to identifying students with Specific Learning Disabilities.
  • Guide educators through the eligibility process using the scientific, research-based interventions model.
  • Evaluate professional-development programs using data analysis and participant feedback, and improve training content and delivery based on results and emerging best practices.
  • Work with school administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to ensure professional-development programs meet their needs.
  • Create and disseminate high-quality training materials and resources, ensuring they are current, research-based, and aligned with best practices.
  • Communicate program updates, successes, and areas for improvement to stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple professional-development projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Develop project plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Maintain professional and ethical conduct, build positive work relationships, and use constructive feedback to improve performance.
  • Use resources effectively, streamline operations, eliminate redundancies, leverage technology to improve productivity, and implement process improvements.
  • Identify evolving education needs and challenges, explore innovative approaches, and develop solutions that improve educational outcomes.
  • Provide customer assistance in a positive and helpful manner that builds trust and satisfaction.
  • Set clear objectives, delegate tasks, establish realistic timelines, adapt plans to uncertainty, and develop contingency plans.
  • Analyze complex situations, align plans with organizational goals, consider multiple perspectives and time horizons, and develop strategies to achieve objectives.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships, manage conflict and difficult conversations professionally, and seek constructive outcomes.
  • Guide and support team members in developing skills and achieving professional goals.
  • Build and manage teams that foster collaboration, trust, respect, effective communication, and teamwork.
  • Set goals, monitor progress, and adjust strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Use software, hardware, and relevant tools to streamline processes, automate tasks, improve services, and adapt to emerging technologies.
  • Maintain regular, punctual, and reliable in-person attendance and remain engaged and available to colleagues and customers.
  • Perform duties in an office setting involving prolonged sitting and daily computer and phone use; remain stationary for up to 75% of the time.
  • Travel in-state and out-of-state as required.

About the Company

Oklahoma State Government

Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma, using state and federal funds to procure services for eligible residents. It distributes funds to purchase care, monitors costs, enforces quality standards, and builds partnerships to improve access and outcomes. It differs from private payers by being a government agency that coordinates public funding and policy for vulnerable populations, focusing on cost containment and public accountability. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way while continually improving purchasing strategies and partnerships.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.2M
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Founded
1953

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