Educational Consultant

Note:

This posting reflects two (2) different positions and skills/expertise concentrations:

* Position 1:
Focuses on supporting structured literacy at the early elementary grade-level, with additional supports for literacy throughout K-12.

* Position 2:
Focuses on literacy, writing, and instructional coaching.

The anticipated start dates will be in early August 2026.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The Educational Consultant reports directly to the Director of Educational Planning or Director of Behavioral Health, and in their absence, to the Assistant Executive Director/Chief Academic Officer (CAO).

JOB DEFINITION:
The Educational Consultant's primary role is to improve learning opportunities for students by providing training and consultative services. The consultant offers school professionals and community members many forms of personal and professional development (i.e. coaching, technical assistance, training, etc.) surrounding several educational subject areas including, but not limited to the following:
Career Readiness, Technology/ Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Structured Literacy, Standards of Mathematical Practice, Education Administration, Social-Emotional Learning, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide technical assistance, training, and consultation surrounding the integration of technology into the K-12 educational setting and other subject areas as assigned.

* Develop, deliver, and administer, in-person and web-based synchronous and asynchronous training/workshops.

* Collaborate with internal and external customers to promote the effective use of educational technology and research-based strategies practices for all students.

* Develop and disseminate informational and instructional resources for educational subject areas including, but not limited to, the following:
Career Readiness, Technology/STEM, Structured Literacy, Standards of Mathematical Practice, Education Administration, Social Emotional Learning, etc.

* Remain abreast of current research/best practices for assigned subject areas.

* Knowledge of the Pennsylvania Standards Aligned System, Pennsylvania Core Standards, Pennsylvania State System of Assessment, ISTE Standards for teachers and students, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework, and Pennsylvania's Educator Effectiveness System.

* Facilitate the distribution of information between PA Department of Education staff, district personnel, and other professionals in the region for assigned subject areas.

* Maintain knowledge, skill, and ability to analyze data made available through the varied data tools and resources to assist districts/schools in making informed decisions related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

* Explore, advise, and contribute to the application process for grant opportunities and other funding mechanisms to support CSIU professional development initiatives.

* Actively and consistently participate in national, state, and local level network groups of professionals for the assigned subject areas.

* Lead/facilitate networking groups for local job-alike professionals.

NON
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or designee.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* A minimum of a Master's degree in education, reading, instructional technology or a related specialty area is required.

* A valid Pennsylvania Instructional II teaching certificate is required preferably in the areas of Reading, Special Education, instructional technology and/or in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) content areas, Speech and Language, and/or other areas relevant to this position.

* A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience or working in the K-12 educational environment or other experience supporting educational programs required. Seven or more years of teaching experience is preferred.

* Experience collaborating with professionals at the federal, state and local levels.

* Experience working with adult learners and an understanding of adult learning theory.

* Demonstrated ability to work across teams/disciplines.

* Instructional coaching experience preferred.

* Extensive knowledge and skill using technology to promote learning.

* Proven ability to develop and deliver educational trainings.

* Expertise in a wide variety of educational subject areas including, but not limited to, the following:
Career Readiness, Technology/STEM, Structured Literacy, Standards of Mathematical Practice, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Education Administration, Social Emotional Learning, etc.

* Experience integrating digital technology (devices/applications) into the educational environment.

* Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written mediums.

* Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.

* Experience using a variety of presentation, word processing, and cloud-based storage systems including the full Microsoft, Google suites and artificial…