Education Program Consultant II
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education. The primary purpose of the OEL Early Education Consultant is to perform work as assigned by the Office of Early Learning’s Director to support all statewide projects and activities related to the identification and/or development and implementation of programs to support the use of evidence-informed practices for early literacy, early mathematics, and social-emotional development for Preschool through Grade 3. This position is Home Based and follows a regular work schedule; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. There may be some overnight visits to local education agencies or days that require extra hours in the morning or in the evening to attend meetings or meet with school personnel. Some work will require virtual participation for information and training. The Office of Early Learning is responsible for providing leadership, technical assistance, professional development, and other support to local education agencies for the implementation of evidence-informed practices in Preschool – Grade 3 programs, including the NC Early Learning Inventory. The OEL promotes the alignment of Preschool – Grade 3 program components to address the unique needs of young children and their families, with an emphasis on standards, curricula, assessment, and evidence-informed instructional practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of specifically related experience in public education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within the Pre-k through grade 3 range.
- Experience in district or school level coaching position.
- Participated in LETRS Professional Development or supported LETRS Implementation.
Responsibilities
- Position will plan and align coaching and mentoring support across the consultants to ensure all ELS receive ubiquitous training and support aligned to SoR and effective strategies based on research and data.
- Position will provide communication, development of resource materials, delivery of professional development, technical assistance, and systems-level coaching at the regional and district levels.
- Support Assistant Director of Early Literacy with planning and implementation of aligned coaching and resources for the NCDPI Office of Early Learning Consultants, Literacy Facilitators, Early Literacy Specialists and PSUs to increase aligned coaching capacity and professional knowledge.
- Provide effective coaching and conferencing techniques
- Design and conduct professional development to meet the varied needs of consultants and facilitators.
- Provide technical Assistance
- Support all aspects of the development and the state-wide implementation of the state’s efforts to support aligned, evidence-informed practices in Preschool through Grade 5.
- Assist with research and implementing policies and initiatives at the direction of the Office of Early Learning Director and Executive Leadership Team.
Benefits
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
