Instructional Support Instructional Specialist
Job Description
Description
Position assists in the implementation of Future Forward tutoring work with site-based staff to manage and train school-based Program Managers and tutors.
Duties And Responsibilities
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and successful at communicating with the team to accomplish program goals.
- Help regional teams recruit and hire site staff.
- Educate all stakeholders on implementing the Future Forward model.
- Assist with annual week-long training for key site-based staff, including Program Managers, Family Engagement Coordinators, and other interested parties covering all aspects of program implementation and expectations.
- Provide ongoing training, on-site and remotely.
- Conduct site visits to help train staff & tutors on tutoring best practices & how to use resources; assist in coordinating tutoring schedules; model reading instruction, observe lessons, review lesson plans and student growth data.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested.
- Use reporting tools for monitoring and tracking program implementation.
- Work with site-based staff and national team colleagues to update the Program Manual annually with best practices and most up-to-date information about program implementation.
- Assist with the use of the Future Forward platform for reporting, program management, communication, and access to training and resources.
- Participate in training and continuing education opportunities, as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned & agreed upon
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- At least two years of program management and implementation experience.
- At least two years of experience in the delivery of programming for young people between the ages of 5-10.
- Experience with literacy and reading instruction.
Travel Requirements
- Travel to Future Forward sites is required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time and up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and up to 6 hours at a time.
- Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone, or by email.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
Skills:
- Ability to inspire and empower staff
- Enthusiasm and patience for working with direct service staff.
- Ability to inspire and empower staff, students, and families.
- Proven “customer service” skills with the ability to work through diverse challenges and differing personalities, communities, and work styles.
- A high degree of independence, self-motivation, and creativity.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
- High level of creativity and problem-solving ability.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn and use new technologies
Benefits
- $65,000 salary
- Annual merit bonuses
- 9 paid holidays of your choosing and 26.5 vacation days/year
- Generous 401k and health benefits
- EA contributes 12% of salary into a 401K for all staff, and we also match up to an additional 3% of salary. So, a staff member who contributes 3% will receive an additional 15% from EA for their 401K. A staff member who does not contribute anything will still receive 12% of their salary and bonus into their retirement.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Education Analytics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We want to let candidates know that EA is a federal contractor with over 50 employees. As the situation has evolved with federal requirements, we now require vaccinations for all employees. Medical and Religious accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Education Analytics undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Keep this requirement in mind and please reach out if you have any questions or would like to request accommodation.
