Training Specialist

2 weeks ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Marian University Full time
As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Training Specialist to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by supporting the LTSS in coaching and training school-based instructional coaches and provide support for professional development for the Literacy Cadre school partners.

The Training Specialist (TS) in Literacy will provide key training and support for the work with the Indiana Literacy Cadre program at Marian University. The Indiana Literacy Cadre is supported by the Indiana Department of Education to provide collaborative professional development for K-3 educators across the state based on the science of reading. The individual in this position has strong knowledge of the science of reading, especially in early literacy instruction and assessment within an MTSS model. The TS will plan, lead, and manage professional learning for Literacy Training Support Specialists (LTSS), literacy coaches, teachers, and administrators in evidence-aligned literacy instruction and assessment in grades K-3 within an MTSS model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, through transformative education unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, institutional policies.
Summer Training
  • Support planning and facilitation of professional learning for the Indiana Literacy Cadre, focused on literacy instruction and assessment within an MTSS model for the Literacy Training Support Specialists, school-based instructional coaches, and school administrators; and
  • Actively participate in training across the project.
Ongoing Coaching Support:
  • Develop and maintain supportive relationships with school administrators, instructional coaches, and school faculty;
  • Support LTSS Roles and Responsibilities with leadership and coaches of our Indiana Literacy Cadre schools;
  • Review curriculum, instruction and assessment related to research-based reading instruction;
  • Support robust instructional coaching around data-driven outcomes;
  • Support school administrators in their goals for continuous school improvement in literacy education;
  • Review and analyze school data and serve as a thinking partner with individuals in the LTSS role and school staff related to continuous improvement literacy education;
  • Plan and lead or co-lead professional development that is responsive to needs at the school level;
  • Actively participate in twice-monthly 90-minute professional development designed to strengthen pedagogical knowledge related to literacy and instructional coaching practices;
  • Provide oversight, monitoring, and problem-solving support for LTSS colleagues in implementing the goals of the project guided by the assurances; and
  • Be familiar with current literacy research and curricular resources provided by the project or seek support to that end.
Data Collection and Reporting
  • Attend weekly meetings with the Project Management Team (PMT);
  • Routinely consult with the PMT and LTSSs members; seeking cadre support where needed;
  • Maintain accurate reporting of mileage, using the approved forms and systems;
  • Review feedback from instructional coaches for any actionable items and report needs and subsequent actions to the LPM; and
  • Maintain data associated with the project.
Other Duties
  • Remain committed to learning new strategies for literacy instruction and assessment, multi-tiered systems of support, and instructional coaching;
  • Seek out constructive feedback that helps improve practice; and
  • Support LTSS colleagues through forming professional relationships.
Required Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
  • Licenses/Certifications/Credentials: Minimum of 5 years teaching, experience as an instructional coach preferred.
Preferred Experience and Knowledge:
  • Successful experience as a teacher, including teacher leadership opportunities in instructional coaching;
  • Experience planning and leading professional development for teachers in the field of literacy;
  • Highly organized & diligent in completing tasks;
  • Have a deep working knowledge across the science of reading, especially early literacy instruction and assessment, with the ability to remain abreast on development across the academic field;
  • Experience selecting, critiquing and evaluating curricular materials;
  • A practical understanding of the intersection between Special Education, English as a New Language, and Dyslexia needs related to the science of reading;
  • Knowledge of the K-12 instructional system;
  • Deep knowledge of and experience in professional development best practices;
  • Strong written and oral communication skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; and
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:
Cover Letter Current resume or CV Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:



Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.


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