Educational Support Coordinator

Location: Based in Little RockTravel: Moderate travel requiredTravel Expenses: Reimbursed within specified guidelinesThe Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Office of SpecialEducation (OSE) is seeking a highly qualified Educational Support Coordinator to assist in thecoordination and implementation of the Arkansas State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG),funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).The Educational Support Coordinator serves as the lead for all district- and school-level supportand is responsible for ensuring alignment with the Lead Educational Program Coordinator. Thisposition advances statewide professional development and systems improvement initiativesdesigned to strengthen professional learning systems, build leadership capacity, and enhancefamily engagement to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This work directlycontributes to OSEs vision for meaningful access and participation for all learners within anaccessible education system.Key Responsibilities: In alignment with the State Improvement Plan, assist with the implementation of theMeaningful Access and Participation Project, including planning and delivery ofprofessional learning, coaching, and data-informed improvement activities. Support the Lead Educational Program Coordinator with ongoing monitoring anddocumentation of grant initiatives, including data collection and analysis for evaluationand reporting. Collaborate with district and school teams to provide technical assistance and promoteevidence-based practices aligned with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Facilitate and participate in professional learning communities and statewide training. Assist in the coordination logistics for meetings, conferences, and professional learningsessions related to the grant activities. Support the collaboration with DESE-OSE, Arkansas Collaborative Consultants, andother partner organizations to ensure consistency in messaging and implementation. Assist in the development and dissemination of training materials, resources, andreports.