Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Per Diem Educational Consultant - Virginia, United States - Savvas Learning Company

    Savvas Learning Company
    Savvas Learning Company Virginia, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    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.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's Degree or higher.
  • 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 K-5 professional in the Science 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.
  • Certified in bilingual education is a plus.
  • 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.
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