Inclusion Facilitator (K-12)

About Us

The New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to improve equity and access for students with disabilities in New Jersey. We are partners with Montclair State University and are providing support for districts across the state through the NJ DOE grant-funded NJIETA project (www.njieta.org). We provide training and coaching to school districts, information and consultation to parents, host an annual conference, and offer other services to raise awareness of and support inclusive education.

NJCIE provides services to approximately one hundred and fifty school districts annually giving us a broad reach and exposure, and we have a strong reputation for excellence across the state. In 2020, we entered into a federally funded grant project to provide systemic change support to public schools in northern, central, and southern NJ.

This is an opportunity to positively influence teacher beliefs and practices across a large swath of schools and influence change on a state-wide scale. We will also be gathering data on a significant number of school districts, so there are opportunities for research.

Summary

Inclusion Facilitators will provide a variety of services to facilitate change. Inclusion Facilitators will provide individualized school-based support, provide presentations and coaching around best practices in inclusive education with a focus on co-teaching, UDL, modification and accommodation, and differentiation. Facilitators design and conduct workshops, facilitate small groups in planning and problem-solving, coach individuals and school teams, and develop a variety of learning options to accommodate a variety of adult learner needs.

Skills Required

Facilitators need to be knowledgeable of best practices in inclusive education and be able to demonstrate these practices to others. Facilitators must be able to develop and conduct adult education sessions; empower others to use tools to plan for students who present the most challenges to participation in general education classes, demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills for product and task production, and instructional technology.

This position requires a graduate degree (terminal degree preferred) in Special Education or a related field; experience working in or with schools and school staff; and a commitment to inclusive education for students with disabilities.

Experience in the following is helpful:

• Collaborative models of support;

• Supporting students with mild, moderate, or complex disabilities;

• Providing consultation, support, and follow-up to school teams;

• Application of Universal Design for Learning;

• Practical knowledge of Differentiation strategies;

• Knowledge of operationalizing modifications and accommodations;

• Knowledge of implementation science;

• Conducting formal in-service training sessions and group presentations; and,

• Knowledge and experience with MTSS/RTI/PBIS highly desired

Primary Responsibilities

Professional Learning and Technical Assistance, Group/team facilitation, Relationship-building, Organizational Support, and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, vision, and life insurance for the employee (75% of costs coverage for spouse/dependents); Disability Insurance; 401k with 3% match; 39 total days off: 20 personal days, 11 holidays, offices closed Xmas-New Years, and compensatory time is available; cell phone reimbursement; travel reimbursement; summer work is usually a mix of onsite and remote work (pre-COVID).

Start Date

Multiple positions are available with a range of starting dates.