The purpose of this email is to announce a newly-available position for a state-level trainer/coach (Senior Program Administrators) who will be responsible for training and supporting district teams and coaches in implementing multi-tiered systems of support in early reading (K-3).  In collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Education, Rutgers University is implementing the New Jersey Tiered System of Support for Early Reading (NJTSS-ER) Project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

The purpose of the project is to build capacity to implement multi-tiered support via strategic school personnel development that includes instructional coaching, evidence-based reading instruction and interventions, data-based decision making, and the use of technology tools. State-level trainers/coaches will provide training and support to teams from approximately 60 schools over the course of five years. The project will result in (a) increased state-, district-, and school- level leadership and high-quality professional development in NJTSS-ER; (b) increased fidelity of NJTSS-ER implementation; and (c) improved reading skills for students with disabilities and/or those requiring intervention.

Interested applicants should apply for the position using this link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/69869