Technical Assistance Consultant, Mathematics Intervention – MTSS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver focused and intensive technical support to state education agencies, districts, schools, and leadership teams executing evidence-based mathematics interventions within MTSS frameworks.

• Create and implement professional development, leadership coaching, implementation assistance, and communities of practice centered on mathematics interventions, DBI, SDI, and MTSS execution.

• Aid educational systems in areas such as screening, progress monitoring, multi-tiered prevention systems, and data-driven decision-making.

• Conduct systems-level coaching for planning implementation, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ensuring sustainability.

• Develop tools for implementation, coaching protocols, fidelity measures, professional development resources, and materials for technical assistance.

• Offer expertise in mathematics intervention, intensive intervention strategies, and support for students with disabilities.

• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of federally funded projects, including measures, data collection, implementation studies, and interpretation of results.

• Analyze implementation and student outcome data to guide coaching and ongoing improvement.

• Collaborate with researchers, developers, and project teams to convert research into actionable tools and supports.

• Represent AIR in collaborations and meetings with national centers, state agencies, districts, professional organizations, and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of proposals, business development, and opportunities for growth.

• Oversee project tasks and manage junior staff.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in education, special education, educational leadership, school psychology, mathematics education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field, alongside a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.

• Extensive knowledge of evidence-based mathematics instruction, mathematics interventions, and support systems for students with disabilities.

• Proven expertise in evidence-based mathematics interventions and support for students with disabilities or those requiring intensive intervention.

• Experience in supporting the implementation of MTSS, Response to Intervention (RTI), Data-Based Individualization (DBI), or similar tiered support frameworks.

• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing outcomes for all students, particularly those with intensive academic needs and disabilities.

• Experience in providing systems-level coaching, technical assistance, or implementation support to district and school leadership teams.

• Experience utilizing implementation data, readiness assessments, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement processes to drive systemic change efforts.

• Knowledge of implementation science, adult learning theories, and strategies for scaling and sustaining evidence-based practices.

• Background in supporting state education agencies, districts, regional service agencies, or large-scale educational initiatives.

• Experience contributing to federal technical assistance centers, research projects, or large-scale implementation initiatives.

• Familiarity with special education policies and practices, including specially designed instruction and intervention systems.

• Capability to establish trusting coaching relationships with educators, school leaders, and system leaders.

• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to tailor technical assistance to diverse audiences and organizational contexts.

• Strategic thinker regarding systems change while also supporting practical implementation.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and project management abilities.

• Capacity to translate research and evidence-based practices into practical implementation support.

• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally as required.

• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

• Employment-based visa sponsorship is not offered.

• Candidates selected must undergo reference and background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program.

• Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Reasonable accommodation provided throughout the employment process.

• Drug-free work environment.

• Reference and background checks for selected candidates.

• Flexible remote work options available within the United States or from a U.S. office location.