Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Per Diem Educational Consultant (Secondary Science)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program :

• Apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
• Implement each segment of the daily instructional block.
• Differentiate instruction based on student need.
• Effectively manage a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration and devices.
• Effectively utilize data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making.
• Model coaching conversations that support admin with providing effective teacher feedback.

Job-Embedded Coaching and Modeling :

• Coach teachers to apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
• Differentiate instruction based on teacher / student need.

Observation and Support :

• Observe classroom practices following the professional development to identify implementation progress of the Savvas program.
• Provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation progress of the key instructional features of the program.
• Provide feedback on observable practices learned from Model Lesson / Lesson Study opportunity.

Data-Based Decision Making :

• Use of two dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment).
• Differentiate instruction based on student need.

Administrator Support :

• Utilize Savvas program tools to determine the implementation needs.
• Observe the strategies and practices implemented in the instructional block and provide teachers with feedback on implementation.
• Understand and identify the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.

Administrator Coaching :

• Classroom / Instructional coaching.
• Facilitation of training to support implementation.
• Provision of onsite technical support.
• Regular and ongoing communication with school and district leaders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree or higher.
• Experience offering workshops / coaching to teachers.
• Experience with classroom-based technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher and at least five years of successful experience as a K-5 professional in the Science content area.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders and classroom teachers.
• Ability to provide instructional support relating to effective teaching strategies for teachers across content areas using instructional technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups (effective presentation skills).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Scaffolding instruction for English Language Learners.
• Certified in bilingual education is a plus.
• Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities.
• Strategies for the effective classroom use of instructional technology.
• Experience in Virtual Teaching and Learning.
• Programs and services to support community outreach.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel up to 70%, including airline and automobile travel.

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