Per Diem Educational Consultant (K-8 Math) - California

Savvas Learning Company

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Per Diem Educational Consultant (K-8 Mathematics) is an onsite representative of Savvas Learning Company who supports lasting change in districts and schools through core content, intervention, supplemental professional development, change-of-practice services, and job-embedded support. The consultant provides individual and group assistance to district personnel and school faculty to incorporate effective strategies into classroom practice. The role delivers professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Savvas for these services, drawing on knowledge of academia and standards-based school reform to provide high-quality, job-embedded professional development and site-based technical support using Savvas products, technology resources, and research-based methodologies. Candidates must be local to the West region and have at least five years of successful K-8 teaching experience, particularly in mathematics. Preference is given to candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of Savvas products and experience coaching and training teachers and teacher leaders. The position includes classroom implementation and modeling, job-embedded coaching, observations and feedback, data-based decision-making, and support and coaching for administrators. It also requires ongoing communication with school and district leaders and onsite technical assistance. Travel of up to 70% is required, including air and automobile travel, and a reliable means of transportation is necessary. Compensation is specified per session or hour: $550 per six-hour full-day professional development session, $275 per three-hour half-day session, $120 per one-hour webinar, $160 per day for onsite travel, $20 per hour for administrative work, and $30 per hour for internal training. The position is eligible for sick time and participation in a 401(k) program with company match. Savvas provides resources needed for the role, including a company-issued laptop.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
At least five years of successful professional experience in a K-8 setting in mathematics, with demonstrated success as a classroom teacher.
Experience offering workshops or coaching to teachers.
Experience with classroom-based technology integration.
Experience with differentiated instruction.
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 across content areas using instructional technology and effective teaching strategies.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to present content to large and small groups.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be local to the West region.
Must be able to travel up to 70%, including by air and automobile, and have a reliable method of transportation.
Ability to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time while typing and reading, and while presenting.
Ability to manage a high volume of work in a short period, handle multiple priorities simultaneously, and work in a demanding environment.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of Savvas products.
Experience coaching and training teachers and teacher leaders.
Experience scaffolding instruction for English Language Learners.
Certification in bilingual education.
Experience scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities.
Knowledge of strategies for effective classroom use of instructional technology.
Experience in virtual teaching and learning.
Knowledge of programs and services that support community outreach.

Responsibilities

Apply the program’s philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization in classroom settings.
Implement each segment of the daily instructional block and differentiate instruction based on student needs.
Manage a Savvas curriculum classroom, including technology integration and devices.
Use data and reporting tools to inform instruction and decision-making, including the product’s Performance and Assignment dashboards.
Model coaching conversations that help administrators provide effective teacher feedback.
Coach teachers in applying the program’s philosophy, pedagogy, and organization, differentiating support based on teacher and student needs.
Observe classroom practices following professional development to assess progress in implementing the Savvas program.
Provide teachers with critical feedback on implementation of key instructional features and practices learned through Model Lesson or Lesson Study opportunities.
Use Savvas program tools to determine implementation needs and observe instructional-block practices, then provide teachers with implementation feedback.
Provide classroom and instructional coaching, facilitate implementation training, and provide onsite technical support.
Maintain regular and ongoing communication with school and district leaders.
Travel as required, up to 70%, including airline and automobile travel.