What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Improvement Consultant position at Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment...?
- Facilitate and develop regional, county, district and building professional learning sessions working with teachers and staff in teams or individually to increase and refine their knowledge and skills on evidence-based instructional practice to support system improvement
- Ability to conduct and implement district/building instructional and non-instructional audits using data-based assessments to develop recommendations for improvement
- Provide consulting and coaching related to developing and strengthening academic and non-academic schoolwide systems
- Provide support to districts/schools in implementing programs/practices including, but not limited to, PBIS, SEL, culturally responsive practices, trauma-informed care, etc., while identifying/embedding schoolwide strategies to cultivate a positive culture and climate
- Provide expertise in the alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instruction to support effective instructional practice and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership and expertise to local schools and districts in the continuous improvement and evaluation process in coordination with the planning and development of state & federal programming
- Assist districts and schools in identifying their data-based needs to improve student achievement and inform their District/School Improvement Plan
- Coordinate efforts to support districts/schools in continuous improvement
- Assist districts/schools in engaging in the Assess Needs process to determine achievement and opportunity gaps hindering student growth and achievement
- Work with district/school teams to determine challenges to systems implementation & student achievement gains
- Promote and facilitate the use of data for decision-making at the classroom, building, and district-level
- Provide training, consultation, and supports to local school & district personnel to facilitate the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Work collaboratively with content areas consultants and the overall educational system to eliminate barriers to the continuous improvement process & promote systems that increase student growth and achievement
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Master’s Degree
- Instructional Leadership experience
- Michigan Teacher Certification
- Minimum 5 years combined K-12 teaching experience
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience
- ISD and/or district-level coaching experience
- Direct involvement in continuous improvement planning, implementing, measuring, and tracking results with demonstrated positive results
- Demonstrate skill and experience in State and Federal programs
- Demonstrate consultation, training, group facilitation skills
- Ability to integrate technology into professional activities
- Demonstrate skills working with diverse populations
- Demonstrate problem-solving and team-building skills
- Demonstrate ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Demonstrate listening, verbal, and written communication skills and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Works in a team-oriented fashion
- Ability to efficiently use a computer and applicable software
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret data
- Effectively present information in front of groups and engage in audience
- Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment
- Practices safe work habits
JobID: 8406
Position Type:
Professional Support Services/Instructional Consultant
Professional Support Services/Instructional Consultant
Date Posted:
3/21/2023
3/21/2023
Location:
KRESA/Service Center
KRESA/Service Center
District:
Kalamazoo RESA - website
Division: InstructionalKalamazoo RESA - website
Position Type:
10-Month
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
(Job Grade 17T)
Coordinate and provide instructional leadership and support to promote best practices and systems-level support around the continuous improvement process for schools and districts in Kalamazoo County.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum skills and education required:
Preferred skills and education:
Apply online at www.kresa.org/jobs
Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.
Kalamazoo RESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals.
Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes”) or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following individuals at Kalamazoo RESA have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Tom Zahrt & Isaac Carter. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.
Salary : $55,900 - $70,800
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