Closing Date:
05/20/2024Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio

State Support Team Region 3 - Consultant Opening

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, Educational Administration, Pupil Services, or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Three years of successful administrative or leadership experience with preferred experience in Special Education, Transition-to-Work Endorsement, and/or School/District Administration.
• Expertise and/or significant leadership experience at the district level in one or more of the following areas: curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education Pre-K-12, transition services and supports for students with disabilities, data analysis, data-based decision making, academic and behavior supports, strategic problem solving, coaching and consulting, school improvement, high-quality professional development, etc).
• Possess knowledge and expertise in the understanding and development of systems to integrate multiple initiatives, personnel, and departments for the development of strategic improvement efforts.
• Preference is given to candidates with knowledge and expertise regarding improving educational opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Current Ohio Teacher or other applicable educator license issued by the Ohio State Board of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Provide coaching and technical assistance focused on data analysis to improve outcomes for underperforming student groups focused on students with disabilities and their access to high-quality core instruction.
• Provide coaching to identified LEAs to build knowledge, skills and practices for the implementation of an MTSS framework to ensure an integrative, proactive and preventative model.
• Assist identified local education agencies (LEAs) with developing collaborative, problem-solving teaming structures to make data-based decisions leading to improved educational outcomes for all students.
• Provide coaching with leaders and staff to implement evidence-based instructional to improve outcomes for all students, especially PreK-12 students with disabilities.
• Provide professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to support the implementation of regional and statewide school improvement initiatives (e.g. Future Forward Ohio; Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement; Science of Reading and Structured Literacy; Attendance; Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports).
• Provide coaching and support to district and building leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

SALARY: Determined by education and experience; 205-day contract
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Monday, May 20, 2024.
The application process is ongoing. A committee reviews the resumes, and Theresa Richardson will contact the candidates selected to schedule an interview.
The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.
If you have questions, please contact Michele Gaski, Director SST3: michele.gaski@escneo.org