Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 212701 - Special Education
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The AMP IT UP Program Manager oversees the design and implementation of the AMP-IT-UP: the Power of Reading project. Leads continuous process improvement for teachers and schools to enhance reading initiatives among middle school students with disabilities. Establishes and maintains relationships with school officials and participating teachers. Provides coaching and instruction to teachers and leaders on program initiatives and deliverables.
Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama is partnering with the University of Miami, Teaching and Learning Department to embark on an exciting two (2) year middle school reading research project, AMP-IT-UP.
This position works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Manager at the University of Miami. Provides a unique experience to acquire knowledge on a new way to teach reading as well as hands-on involvement with classroom teachers and students on how to better teach middle school students with and at-risk for reading disabilities to participating schools in the state of Alabama. Provides instruction, support, and coaching to teachers implementing the Adolescent Multi-Component-Intensive Training-Reading program (AMP-IT-UP) program, assessment of students, along with other assigned research responsibilities. Assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides support to these activities.
This position will run through June 2028.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of project management experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of project management experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of middle school environments, business, and management principles. Ability to direct, manage, implement, evaluate department operations, establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan, effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others, and the ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in education. Certification in education and/or special education. Experience with teaching students with and without learning differences in a combined classroom setting. Experience with intensive reading programs, coaching teachers. Experience with students with or at-risk for reading disabilities. Experience with implementing and collecting classroom level assessment data.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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