College and Career Readiness Consultant for the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio
TERM: Full-time 180-200 days
START DATE: August 1, 2024 (possibly earlier, if available)
JOB SUMMARY: Provide professional development, technical assistance, instructional coaching to build client district capacity to support the planning and implementation of effective college and career readiness instructional and assessment strategies across multiple grade levels and content areas. Provide leadership to clients in establishing effective instructional programs that lead to increased student achievement and career pathways.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency.
• Five years successful teaching experience; Prefer at least three years’ experience in curriculum, career and technical education, coaching, mentoring, etc.
• Experience in facilitation of high-quality college and career readiness professional development, instructional coaching, mentoring and professional learning communities that promote change.
• Experience in college and career readiness, career and technical education/curriculum development and implementation.
• Additional expertise and/or significant leadership experience at the district level in the following areas: college and career readiness, career pathways development, assessment, data analysis, data-based decision making, academic and behavior supports, strategic problem solving, adult education, school improvement, current initiatives within Ohio (Career Pathways, CTE, Transition Planning, Personalized Learning, Evidence Based Practices, career advising, among others)
• Experience in building partnerships with businesses, colleges, universities and community agencies and organizations.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a group process.
• Demonstrate ability to implement evidence-based practices that increase student achievement.
• Demonstrate effective job-related skills that model effective integration of technology, including AI and personized learning.
• Demonstrate competence with assisting others to appropriately integrate technology into the curriculum.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with standard functions within electronic applications such as MS Office (e.g. word processing, electronic spreadsheets) and e-mail.
• Proficiency with computers to include Google, desktop management, file management and operations, AI tools and resources, and working in a network environment.
• ODE issued certificate/license.
• Such alternative or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):

• Provide training, technical assistance and instructional coaching in the delivery of effective instructional programs and college and career readiness for all students.
• Identify and provide information to districts on graduation, college and college readiness, workforce development, CTE, and other instructional strategies, and performance measures for improved student performance for all students.
• Provide instructional coaching to create and foster conducive learning environments.
• Work with district/campus personnel to develop long-term systematic staff development plans for central office administrators, principals, school counselors, and based on district/campus goals and student achievement data.
• Utilize appropriate educational technology in the delivery of programs and services.
• Assists with the understanding, development, and implementation of pathways to graduation for NEO identified school districts.
• Provides leadership to district level teams, building level teams and teacher-based teams in developing business and community partnerships.
• Communicates and clarifies changes in regional and statewide college and career initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support so that school personnel are better able to develop, implement, and evaluate college and career opportunities for educators and students.
• Support districts in multiple areas of college and career readiness.
• Assist in analyzing, interpreting, designing and redesigning curriculum and instructional best practices that provide an effective college and career or CTE program of learning for students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SALARY: To be determined based on experience
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled
TO APPLY: Complete ESC of Northeast Ohio online application process.
If you have questions, please contact Paula Kucinic or by phone 216-901-4244.
The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.