Educational Consultant Middle School Secondary Mathematics

Job Title: Educational Consultant - SecondaryMathematics

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive*

Reports to: Associate Director of Instruction & School Support

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 - Secondary 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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