Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: ;
Position Information
| Position Title | School Improvement Consultant |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Language and Literacy Consultant |
| Department | 240070-Regional Professional Development |
| Pay Rate | $4000.00/Monthly |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Number | 997066 |
| Classification | CJS16 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | A complete UCM electronic application of employment, cover letter and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applicants for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Two positions available. NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities. |
| Working hours: | Professional Hours |
| Bargaining Unit | No |
| Work Location | Warrensburg Campus |
| Posting Date | 07/26/2021 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Purpose | Provide educators with support to assist districts in the development and implementation of effective language and literacy instructional methods, assessments and/or activities related to improving academic performance. Collaborate with other initiatives and interagency work of the RPDCs and DESE to provide support to identified districts and schools. |
| Education & Formal Training | Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) |
| Other Education & Formal Training | Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: language and literacy, educational leadership, technology, curriculum/assessment or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency. (Master’s degree preferred) Master’s degree in the following field(s) of study: language and literacy, educational leadership, technology, curriculum/assessment or related field preferred. Formal and informal group presentation skills, facilitation skills, educational coaching skills required. |
| Computer Skills | Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Desktop Publishing, Other - social media, Google, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, and web browsers. |
| Experience | Ten (10) years successful general and/or special education classroom teaching, concentration, specialization and/or emphasis in language and literacy is required, school improvement planning, administration, or related experience in public education in Missouri. Experience with group facilitation and presentation required. Experience with science of reading and associated instructional, intervention and assessment practices required. Ten years of classroom experience and elementary or secondary content-specific teaching certificate required. |
| Other Experience | |
| Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: | Criminal History check |
| Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements | Valid teaching certificate and/or administrative certificate. |
| Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: | Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality |
| Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge | SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Requires comprehensive knowledge of: The following methodology and implementation processes relative to Language and Literacy (including, but not limited to): · Creating a collaborative culture · Leadership and effective teaming · Common formative assessments · Goal setting (collective inquiry and problem solving) · Continuous learning · Research-based effective teaching/learning practices · Data (collecting, analyzing, and data-based decision-making) · Effective professional development standards for adult learners · The change process and systems change · Integration of school improvement efforts · School-based implementation coaching · Cultural awareness Requires a skill base of: · Effective collaborative team facilitation processes/practices · Group presentation skills · Coaching, modeling, consulting, and facilitation skills · Conflict resolution and problem-solving processes · Leadership skills · Use of technology to enhance professional development · Delivery of high quality professional development coaching · Meeting deadlines · Accurately and timely preparing reports and progress logs |
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| Physical & Environmental Factors: | Lifting (weight) - minimum of 25 lbs. |
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| Special Working Conditions: | Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance |
| Other Special Working Conditions | Physical ability to travel by car. |
| Ability to Keyboard | |
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