Savvas Learning Company
Per Diem Educational Consultant (9-12 ELA)
Savvas Learning Company, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Overview
The Per Diem Educational Consultant (9-12 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. The position includes delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Savvas for professional development and job-embedded services. It requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with academia, standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high-quality job-embedded professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel using innovative Savvas products, technology resources and/or research-based methodologies for school turnaround. Desired applicants must have 5+ years of successful teaching experience in a 9-12 school setting, with preference for candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of Savvas products and experience in effective coaching and training of teachers and teacher leaders. Candidates must be local to the West region, ideally in the PST time zone.
Responsibilities
Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program, including applying the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program; implementing each segment of the daily instructional block; differentiating instruction based on student need; managing a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration and devices; utilizing data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making; and modeling coaching conversations that support administration 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 professional development to identify implementation progress; provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation; provide feedback on practices learned from Model Lesson/Lesson Study opportunities. Data-Based Decision Making: use dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment); differentiate instruction based on student need. Administrator Support: utilize Savvas program tools to determine implementation needs; observe strategies and practices in the instructional block and provide feedback to teachers; understand and identify the program philosophy, pedagogy, and organization. Administrator Coaching: classroom/instructional coaching; training facilitation to support implementation; onsite technical support; regular communication with school and district leaders.
Required Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. degree required; M.A. preferred. Experience offering 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 9-12 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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Additional Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
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.
Travel Requirements
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.
Seniorities
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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The Per Diem Educational Consultant (9-12 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. The position includes delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Savvas for professional development and job-embedded services. It requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with academia, standards-based school reform and the ability to deliver high-quality job-embedded professional development and site-based technical support to school personnel using innovative Savvas products, technology resources and/or research-based methodologies for school turnaround. Desired applicants must have 5+ years of successful teaching experience in a 9-12 school setting, with preference for candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of Savvas products and experience in effective coaching and training of teachers and teacher leaders. Candidates must be local to the West region, ideally in the PST time zone.
Responsibilities
Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program, including applying the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program; implementing each segment of the daily instructional block; differentiating instruction based on student need; managing a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration and devices; utilizing data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making; and modeling coaching conversations that support administration 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 professional development to identify implementation progress; provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation; provide feedback on practices learned from Model Lesson/Lesson Study opportunities. Data-Based Decision Making: use dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment); differentiate instruction based on student need. Administrator Support: utilize Savvas program tools to determine implementation needs; observe strategies and practices in the instructional block and provide feedback to teachers; understand and identify the program philosophy, pedagogy, and organization. Administrator Coaching: classroom/instructional coaching; training facilitation to support implementation; onsite technical support; regular communication with school and district leaders.
Required Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. degree required; M.A. preferred. Experience offering 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 9-12 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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Additional Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
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.
Travel Requirements
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.
Seniorities
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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