Educational Specialist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the educational specialist position.

Previously, I was responsible for support and assistance to the Law Department, Central Office Departments, and Office of Civil Rights Liaison on specialized special education issues, cases appealed to federal court, and policy issues related to students with disabilities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Respond to customer requests, answer questions and resolve problems for faculty members
• Prefer strong background in natural or physical sciences, engineering, and mathematics
• Preference will be given to applicants with marketing and communication experience in addition to the above skills and abilities
• Demonstrated customer service skills as shown in previous assignments
• Proactive, yet diplomatic capacity to support the University's programs
• Self-starting and requiring minimum supervision
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel skills
• Familiarity with office automation packages and knowledge of Web software is desirable

In response to your job posting for educational specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for professional guidance and resource support to the other Special Education specialists and educators within the District/Region.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong social media and online community management skills
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive registry of children’s programs sponsored by the University or held on University premises
• Assist in strategic planning for an ongoing, comprehensive, systemic approach to addressing University policies regarding children's programs and monitor compliance
• Assist Talent and Culture with maintaining a process to continuously track, manage, and update criminal background checks
• Develop, implement, and maintain a training database for various Division training programs
• Develop annual training programs and workshops to educate the University system about policies regarding children’s programs sponsored by the University or held on University premises
• Continuously evaluate relevancy and accuracy of curricula content and monitor the process and impact of training on learning and the workplace environment
• Serve as a consultant to campus constituents on educational issues related to sex discrimination, cultural and religious discrimination, and develop a system to encourage students to report incidents

I am excited to be applying for the position of educational specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for supervision and support to special education students in non-instructional settings as assigned by coordinators and administrators.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to adjust to changing requirements
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and vendors
• Understanding of automation and Web applications
• Experience in working in an inclusive and diversity environment
• Teaching, mentoring and advising experience
• Basic and/or clinical research background, as well familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience in interacting/working with individuals from diverse intellectual, ethnic, racial and/or cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of current best practices in education for children who have experienced trauma

I would like to submit my application for the educational specialist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice, technical assistance, and training to Central Office staff, principals, case managers, school staff, assessment teams, special education teachers and community organizations regarding policies, procedures, and legal aspects of special education, including student discipline.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with or knowledge of external research funding policies and practices
• Experience with or knowledge of the online tenure and promotion process
• Knowledge of high school success, college readiness, life skills and career exploration principles
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs, including Power Point Presentations
• Skill in organization, leadership, decision making and problem solving
• Experience with organizing and facilitating summer camp experiences, with knowledge in the areas of leadership, careers, college preparation and high school readiness
• Experience in curriculum development and/or delivery in person and/or on line courses
• Mentoring and advising experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of educational specialist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for support for special education student achievement in the general education setting through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Seek additional revenue sources such as grants
• Collaborative team player, capable of working independently and being resourceful
• Work both independently and as a member of a team
• Learn and apply college policies/procedures GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Use a personal computer and other standard office equipment
• Use and maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks
• Learn and maintain proficiency in state computer systems and programs
• Previous non-profit financial management/support experience preferred