Per Diem Educational Consultant; ELA

The Per Diem Educational Consultant (6-12 ELA) is an onsite representative of Savvas Learning Company helping to initiate lasting change in districts and schools by delivering core content, intervention and supplemental professional development, Change of Practice, and Job-embedded services. This resource provides individual and group support for district personnel and school faculty to incorporate effective strategies into classroom practice.

• Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program:
  • Apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
  • Implement each segment of the daily instructional block.
  • Differentiate instruction based on student need.
  • Effectively manage a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration and devices.
  • Effectively utilize data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making.
  • Model coaching conversations that support admin with providing effective teacher feedback.
• Job-Embedded Coaching and Modeling:
  • Coach teachers to apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
  • Differentiate instruction based on teacher/student need.
• Observation and Support:
  • Observe classroom practices following the professional development to identify implementation progress of the Savvas program.
  • Provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation progress of the key instructional features of the program.
  • Provide feedback on observable practices learned from Model Lesson/Lesson Study opportunity.
• Data-Based Decision Making:
  • Use of two dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment).
  • Differentiate instruction based on student need.
• Administrator Support:
  • Utilize Savvas program tools to determine the implementation needs.
  • Observe the strategies and practices implemented in the instructional block and provide teachers with feedback on implementation.
  • Understand and identify the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
• Administrator
  
  Coaching:
  • Classroom/Instructional coaching.
  • Facilitation of training to support implementation.
  • Provision of onsite technical support.
  • Regular and ongoing communication with school and district leaders.

• B.A. or B.S. degree required; M.A. preferred.
• Experience of fering workshops/coaching to teachers.
• Experience with classroom-based technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher and at least five years of successful experience as a 6-12 professional in the ELA content area.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders and classroom teachers.
• Ability to provide instructional support relating to effective teaching strategies for teachers across content areas using instructional technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups (effective presentation skills).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Scaffolding instruction for English Language Learners.
• Certification in bilingual education preferred.
• Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities.
• Strategies for the effective classroom use of instructional technology.
• Experience in Virtual Teaching and Learning.
• Programs and services to support community outreach.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

• Must be able to travel up to 70%, including airline and automobile travel.
• This position requires candidates to have a reliable method of transportation to perform their job duties.

Full-Day Professional Development: $550.00 per 6-hour session

Half-Day Professional Development: $275.00 per 3-hour session

1-Hour Session (Webinar): $120.00 per session

Travel: $160/daily (Onsite only)

Administrative: $20/hour

Internal Training: $30/hour

This position is eligible for sick time and participation in our 401(k) program, which includes a company match. Additionally, we provide the necessary resources to perform your role, including a company-issued laptop.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.