Urban Education Consultant - Madison, United States - State of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin

Verified Company

Madison, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Introduction:

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.

Our mission is to advance equitable, transformative, and sustainable educational experiences that develop learners, schools, libraries, and communities in Wisconsin.

Working at DPI offers you the opportunity to build on our long-standing commitment to public education so that students are learning the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our communities.

At DPI, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Equity and inclusion are at the core of our organizational values, which include belonging, integrity, love, humility, and honor.

These values guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves.

When employees are respected and valued for who they are and staff are held accountable for demonstrating that respect to others, we believe it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote wellness.

We have a team-oriented atmosphere, focus on work-life balance, and offer flexible work schedules for most positions. Click this video to learn more about the benefits of working at DPI.

The Title I Continuous Improvement Team within the Division for Student & School Success is seeking applicants for
(2) Urban Education Consultant positions.

Position Summary:

The primary function of this position is to provide, as a member of a team, expert leadership for school and district support in accordance with Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

This position will support the work of the Title I Continuous Improvement Team to ensure educational equity and success for all students by administering funds and providing support to students, families, educators, and communities.

Duties include:
- providing consultation and intensive technical assistance to Title I schools/districts in the areas of high-quality instructional materials, instruction, and assessment strategies, instructional resources, and research related to helping all students, especially those historically underserved to meet high standards.
- monitoring and providing support to schools that are identified as needing improvement and receiving federal funds (e.g., basic, and intensive technical assistance and professional development) regarding curriculum, instructional practice, assessment, and overall program design.
- providing support and expertise to districts in their efforts to implement and scale up evidence-based practices and reform initiatives using principles of continuous improvement.
- maintaining the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Title I guidelines and other reference material essential to the LEA's participation in these programs.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

Salary Information:

This position is in the classification Education Consultant. Depending on qualifications, the salary will be between $ $45.00 per hour (approximately $66,560 - $93,600 per year).

For current and eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at time of hire.

This position is in pay schedule 13, range 02. A one-year probationary period will be required.

This position offers excellent benefits. The State of Wisconsin is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Job Details:

This position has the option to work 100% remote with a requirement that the employee is expected to have access to secure high speed internet.

Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

The position is headquartered at 125 S. Webster Street in Madison, WI, and employees are required to report there on their first day of employment. In addition, the employee may need to report to their headquarter location as operational needs require. Reimbursement for traveling to or from the employee's headquarters is not provided (e.g., mileage, meals, parking, lodging, etc.).

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., without DPI sponsorship).

The Department of Public Instruction does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications:

Please address the following in your resume and/or letter of qualifications.

A mínimally qualified applicant must have experience with all
the below: