Wayne County RESA Job Posting for Educational Improvement Consultant

Category: Central Office
Date Posted: 12/18/2015
Location: Wayne RESA Education Center
Date of Availability: TBD
Date Closing: 01/18/2016

EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT CONSULTANT
Internal/External

Wayne RESA seeks a consultant to coordinate and assist in implementing programs to ensure Wayne county schools and districts are ready to succeed and be successful using school improvement and school turnaround as their model for improving.

Position:

The successful candidate will:

• Provide consulting and coordinate activities related to school improvement including:  PA25, 335, accreditation processes, curriculum development guidance,  school organization and restructuring, leadership development, ESEA, accountability, data profile, School Improvement Framework and district Improvement Framework 2.0, program evaluation, comprehensive needs assessments, and State and Federal Programs
• Provide strategic and technical expertise to  Priority and Focus districts and schools as part of the MI-Excel, Statewide System of Support (SSOS) identified by the U.S. Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Education including; development and implementation of the required Reform/Redesign Plan; transformation efforts that lead to rapid improvement in student achievement; support to schools in implementing and documenting MI Excel  SSOS requirements
• Provide leadership to local schools and districts in school and district improvement and State and Federal Programs
• Develop and implement short and long range goals and objectives that support both school and district improvement
• Provide training and support for school and district improvement that meets the Michigan Department of Education requirements in school improvement, reform and redesign and technology
• Organize, plan and conduct professional development sessions, training programs, and conferences for local schools/districts
• Keep abreast of new developments, advancements, and trends in school and district improvement and State and Federal Programs
• Advise districts and provide assistance in the initiation, evaluation, and improvement processes of programs with particular reference to the requirements and plans of the State Board of Education
• Keep current with State and Federal laws and regulations to support districts in writing district and school plans
• Serve as a member of the service coordination team in allocating and monitoring coaching and professional development support to identified eligible buildings.
• Carry out the functions of this position within the direction provided by Wayne RESA mission and goals and Instructional Services’ goals and objectives
• Work in collaboration with other Wayne RESA staff to ensure client needs are met in the most efficient and effective manner
• Participate as an active team member in organizational projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required
• Michigan teacher certification required
• Minimum three (3) years combined K-12 teaching and/or administrative experience required
• Demonstrated skill and experience in school and district improvement required
• Demonstrated skill and experience in State and Federal programs required
• Demonstrated consultation, training, group facilitation and process skills required
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging forms of technology into professional activities.
• Demonstrated skill working with diverse populations required
• Demonstrated problem solving and team building skills required
• Demonstrated ability to meet stringent deadlines required\
• Demonstrated listening, verbal, and written communication skills, and presentation skills required
• Experience in urban schools preferred

Compensation:  Current WCSSF 11-Month Salary Schedule – Grade M ($66,607 – $99,979 FY)

Application Process and Timeline:
Internal and external applicants must complete and submit an online application at https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx (Job ID #6424) by 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2016 in order to be considered.

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12/18/2015