Educational Consultant (not a remote position)

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT No. 3

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESU3 is looking to hire a dynamic, adaptive, collaborative educator to fill a consultant position within the Department of Professional Learning.  This position will provide services to member districts in areas germane to educational leadership, continuous improvement and multi-tiered systems of support, curriculum processes, and curriculum, instruction, and assessment.  Ideal candidates will have successful school and district-level leadership experiences, will possess a Pk-12 understanding of education systems and supporting all students and staff, will have understanding and experiences regarding adult learning and instructional coaching, will have knowledge of the standards for professional learning, and will possess the skills needed for using and integrating technology.  A current NE teaching or administrative certificate and Master's Degree are required. 

260 days worked position.  Salary is negotiable.  ESU3 is part of the NPERS system with the same contribution factors.  Inquiries about the position should be made to Dr. Scott Blum, Assistant Administrator of ESU3.    

Job Title:  Educational Consultant        

Job Code:  5502

Number of Days Worked:  260

Department:  Professional Learning Department

FLSA Status:  Exempt – Professional

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Professional Learning

Essential Requirements: (Education, Certification, Extended Experience and Technical Skills) Master’s Degree in Educational field; Relevant Leadership Roles and Classroom Experience; Current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate;  Facilitation and Training Skills for Adult Learners; Technology Skills. 

1. No history of child abuse or negligence
2. Successfully pass required background checks.
3. Regular and dependable in person attendance is required.
4. The assigned duties of this position may allow consideration of occasional/infrequent remote work with the approval of the supervisor. Remote work is subject to the remote work guidelines and conditions outlined in the job description. The supervisor may withdraw the remote work option at any time.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

Understand and comply with the ESU3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.

Job Tasks:

• Provide support, assistance, guidance, coaching, and/or consultation to member schools in the areas of educational leadership, curriculum, instruction, assessment, multi-tiered systems of support, continuous improvement, and educational equity.  
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate project services in accordance with individual District Service Plans (DSPs), as advised by the ESU3 Professional Learning Department’s (PLD) Network Committee, and/or as directed by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.  
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of all services provided.  
• Attend local and regional meetings germane to the role and responsibilities.
• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of resources related to the duties outlined.
• Collaborate with others on multiple levels to ensure the best possible service for member districts.  
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice.  Employment with ESU3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description.  The terms of this job description may not be modified except in writing signed by the ESU3 CEO.

Evaluation: Annually, by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.

Compensation: Annual salary to be set by the ESU3 Board of Education.