District Continuous Improvement Consultant

UCM • UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

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About The Position

Support District Continuous Improvement (DCI) through collaboration within a state system of support to advance and sustain a district-wide focus on an identified set of effective educational practices and increase the use of technologies to support implementation of professional development. Improved academic and social/behavioral outcomes for all students, but especially students with disabilities, through the development and implementation of a district-level system as referenced in the State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP).

Requirements

• Ten (10) years successful general and/or special education classroom teaching, school improvement planning, administration, or related experience in public education in Missouri.
• Experience with group facilitation and presentation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Master’s degree in the following field(s) of study: educational leadership, technology, curriculum/assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively support the effective implementation of the DCI/MMD process to promote: Internal capacity building for sustainability; and Fidelity of district practice to DCI/MMD expectations
• Coaching Support Team positions are specifically intended to provide support at the district leadership and building leadership team levels.
• Demonstrate a high level of aptitude for participating in and guiding team practices and processes, and are skilled in delivery of HQPD coaching with adult learners.
• Have a working knowledge of technology for use in virtual coaching sessions.
• Participate in team coaching practices including coaching preparation, facilitation of feedback and solution dialogue, and adhere to an established plan of coaching.
• Use the materials and tools provided or approved by DESE with integrity.
• Be ambassadors of DESE and the Central Regional Professional Development Center in their work with districts, schools and communities.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year
• 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• retirement
• generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior