Educational Consultant - Elementary Mathematics

Job Title: Educational Consultant - Elementary Mathematics  

Exemption Status/Test:  Exempt/Executive*
                                         or Administrative

Reports to: Associate Director of Instruction & School Support

Pay Grade: P3

Department: Curriculum & Instruction

Status: Full time

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s 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 -Elementary Mathematics, shall be directly responsible to the Associate Director of Instruction & School Support.  The Educational Consultant shall assist Region 18 local education agencies (LEA’s), 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 LEA’s.
• Collaboratively plan, develop and/or facilitate long-range instructional staff development programs across ESC teams for ESC (Education Service Center) and LEA’s (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 LEA’s 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 LEA’s in addressing issues that specifically impact curriculum, instruction, assessment/data, and instructional leadership issues - the Comprehensive Systemic Support process. 
• Assist LEA’s with the adoption, implementation, and effective use of a quality curriculum process.
• Provide LEA’s with information, staff development, and/or technical support for implementing quality instruction and differentiation..
• Provide LEA’s with information and staff development for implementing quality instructional leadership practices.
• Provide LEA’s 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