Elementary Science Consultant
About The Position
Provide training on effective teaching practices and assistance in the selection and use of instructional resources. Provide workshops in generating new or adapting science strategies or existing curriculum documents. Provide appropriate training on the Texas Essential of Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K-5 science and any corresponding technology application TEKS in preparation for the state mandated assessments. Plan and facilitate annual science fair Provide technical assistance to districts. Analyze data and provide appropriate interventions, strategies, and enrichment as determined from STAAR and local assessment data for science. Provide professional development for the integration of technology into the curriculum. Develop and maintain partnerships with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other relevant professional organizations. ESC Contact for TExGUIDE. Provide professional development technical support relating to TExGUIDE. Travel (meaning to drive one’s own vehicle) to and from LEA's to fulfill program and project specific objectives is required. Out of region travel may also be required. Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project. Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid Texas Teacher’s Certificate
- Minimum 5 years experience in education
- Knowledge of effective research: change process, systems thinking, organizational culture and adult learners
- Ability to plan, implement, deliver, and sustain professional development
- Advanced knowledge of curriculum practices, instruction, assessment, school improvement, and organizational culture
- Knowledge of federal and state accountability programs
- Recommended by the ESC Executive Director
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide training on effective teaching practices and assistance in the selection and use of instructional resources.
- Provide workshops in generating new or adapting science strategies or existing curriculum documents.
- Provide appropriate training on the Texas Essential of Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for K-5 science and any corresponding technology application TEKS in preparation for the state mandated assessments.
- Plan and facilitate annual science fair
- Provide technical assistance to districts.
- Analyze data and provide appropriate interventions, strategies, and enrichment as determined from STAAR and local assessment data for science.
- Provide professional development for the integration of technology into the curriculum.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other relevant professional organizations.
- ESC Contact for TExGUIDE.
- Provide professional development technical support relating to TExGUIDE.
- Travel (meaning to drive one’s own vehicle) to and from LEA's to fulfill program and project specific objectives is required. Out of region travel may also be required.
- Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project.
- Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.
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Job Type
Full-time
