Job Title: Educational Consultant - ElementaryMathematics
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*
or Administrative
Reports to: Associate Director of Instruction & SchoolSupport
Pay Grade: P3
Department: Curriculum & Instruction
Status: Full time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree preferred with a minimum of five years experience in teaching
- Knowledge and expertise in specific content and/or assigned specialty area
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Educational Consultant -Elementary Mathematics shall be directly responsible to the Associate Director of Instruction & School Support. The Educational Consultant shall assist Region 18 local education agencies (LEAs) administrators teachers and other stakeholders in the design implementation and delivery of effective curriculum instruction and assessments.
- Plan develop conduct and/or facilitate staff development designed to raise the level of student achievement in Region 18 LEAs.
- Collaboratively plan develop and/or facilitate long-range instructional staff development programs across ESC teams for ESC (Education Service Center) and LEAs (Local Education Agencies).
- Actively participate as a member of the ESC/LEA team within the appropriate Professional Learning Community (PLC).
- Assist with compiling analyzing and/or interpreting data such as student performance in relation to state standards and program evaluation to attain program excellence.
- Secure the aid of resource persons and consultants to supplement and enrich programs of local schools.
- Assist with the development of procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of service center programs and recommend modifications as needed to attain ESC goals.
- Keep abreast of current instructional practices and techniques professional literature and state and federal regulations related to job responsibilities.
- Acquire develop and demonstrate new skills by participating in professional growth activities in cross-functioning teams.
- Maintain open communication and confidentiality in accordance with the Texas Professional Standards of Ethics.
- Assist LEAs with enriching and improving student performance effectively using elements of the planning process which include assessment goal setting objective development resources identification timeline establishment and evaluation design.
- Exhibit effective communication skills and professional demeanor when communicating with clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Instruction & School Support and/or other ESC administrators.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide expertise and technical assistance for LEAs in addressing issues that specifically impact curriculum instruction assessment/data and instructional leadership issues - the Comprehensive Systemic Support process.
- Assist LEAs with the adoption implementation and effective use of a quality curriculum process.
- Provide LEAs with information staff development and/or technical support for implementing quality instruction and differentiation..
- Provide LEAs with information and staff development for implementing quality instructional leadership practices.
- Provide LEAs with information and staff development for implementing quality assessment and data analysis practices.
- Utilize technology within the ESC and with our clients to enhance communication as well as job efficiency and effectiveness.
- Incorporate the use of technology into staff development as applicable and as new technology becomes available.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Instruction & School Support and/or other ESC administration.
JOB DEMANDS:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress
Required Experience:
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