Math Consultant

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Math Consultant. 

Prorated contract (plus 2 orientation days initial year) depending on the agreed upon start date.

Benefits: IPERS, generous paid leave package and monthly cafeteria allotment of $1,010.00.

Salary: 2024-2025 Salary Schedule (based on education and experience).

Position will serve a caseload of students agency wide that may include:

Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne.

Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County.

Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.

Region 4: Fairfield, Maharishi, Mediapolis, Morning Sun, Mt. Pleasant, WACO, Wapello and Winfield-Mt. Union.

Region 5: Burlington, Burlington Notre-Dame, Danville, New London, and West Burlington.

Region 6: Central Lee, Fort Madison, Holy Trinity Catholic, Keokuk, Keokuk Catholic, and Van Buren County.

Position Overview:

The Mathematics Consultant shall provide consultative services to students, teachers, administrators, and AEA staff on mathematics-related issues. This will include advising general education and special education personnel on scientifically based mathematics strategies, mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as innovative practices. The Mathematics Consultant will also be responsible for designing, developing, and providing quality professional development programs for individuals and groups.

Qualifications:

The Mathematics Consultant must have a Master’s Degree in Education plus four years of teaching experience in mathematics. Additional coursework and professional development in mathematics instruction are preferred.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with educators, administrators, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex mathematical concepts.
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities to work with multi-agency teams, school personnel, and AEA colleagues.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills to support diverse learning environments.
• Experience in mathematics professional development is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consultative services to local school district (LEA)/AEA staff on mathematics programs, instructional strategies, and curriculum development.
• Conduct individual mathematics evaluations for special and general education students experiencing challenges in mathematics. Design interventions and write reports as appropriate.
• Maintain expertise in a wide range of assessment strategies, including standardized instruments, informal instruments, and performance assessments.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with educators, special education teams, parents, community groups, and the Department of Education to support mathematics learning.
• Design and implement professional development activities, including needs assessments, training sessions, and follow-up support.
• Stay current on research-based practices in mathematics instruction, assessment, and staff development.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel between schools/sites served and outside of the service area.
• Normal, routine levels of bending, carrying, climbing, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking. At times, the job may also involve above-average levels of activity that can’t always be anticipated.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in an office and school setting.
• Occasionally exposed to dust, noise, odors, and other irritants.
• Stress associated with work pace and pressure.
• Work involves irregular hours and days.
• Exposure to hazards and inclement weather when traveling.

Salary : $1,010