Consultant

Position Title Consultant Working Title Language and Literacy Consultant Department 240070-Regional Professional Development Pay Rate $4000/month FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 997065 Classification CJS16 Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include 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; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

A complete UCM online application for employment, cover letter, and resume required.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Professional hours

Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 05/29/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

Provide educators with support to assist districts in the development and implementation of effective language and literacy instructional methods, assessments and/or activities related to improving academic performance. Collaborate with other initiatives and interagency work of the RPDCs and DESE to provide support to identified districts and schools.

Education & Formal Training Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training

Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: language and literacy, educational leadership, technology, curriculum/assessment or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency.

Master's degree in the following field(s) of study: language and literacy, educational leadership, technology, curriculum/assessment or related field preferred.

Formal and informal group presentation skills, facilitation skills, educational coaching skills required.

Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Desktop Publishing, Other - social media, Google, Zoom, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, and web browsers. Experience

Ten (10) years successful general and/or special education classroom teaching, concentration, specialization and/or emphasis in language and literacy is required, school improvement planning, administration, or related experience in public education in Missouri. Experience with group facilitation and presentation required.

Experience with science of reading and associated instructional, intervention and assessment practices required.

Ten years of classroom experience and elementary or secondary content-specific teaching certificate required.

Have knowledge and skills with LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and have completed LETRS training.

Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Valid teaching certificate and/or administrative certificate.

Completed LETRS training.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Physical abilities: mobility/strength/dexterity/balance/coordination/endurance, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Requires comprehensive knowledge of:

The following methodology and implementation processes relative to Language and Literacy (including, but not limited to):

• Creating a collaborative culture

• Leadership and effective teaming

• Common formative assessments

• Goal setting (collective inquiry and problem solving)

• Continuous learning

• Research-based effective teaching/learning practices

• Data (collecting, analyzing, and data-based decision-making)

• Effective professional development standards for adult learners

• The change process and systems change

• Integration of school improvement efforts

• School-based implementation coaching

• Cultural awareness

Requires a skill base of:

• Effective collaborative team facilitation processes/practices

• Group presentation skills

• Coaching, modeling, consulting, and facilitation skills

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving processes

• Leadership skills

• Use of technology to enhance professional development

• Delivery of high quality professional development coaching

• Meeting deadlines

• Accurately and timely preparing reports and progress logs

Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Lifting (weight) - minimum of 25 lbs. Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance Other Special Working Conditions

Physical ability to travel by car.

Ability to Keyboard Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications