What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Improvement Consultant position at Kalamazoo Regional Educational Services Agency?
The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.
We are currently seeking an Educational Improvement Consultant in Portage, Michigan.
The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Facilitate and develop regional, county, district and building professional learning and networking sessions working with principals, teachers and staff in teams or individually to increase and refine their knowledge and skills on evidence-based instructional practices to support system improvement
- Ability to conduct and implement district/building instructional and non-instructional audits using data-based assessments to develop recommendations for improvement
- Provide consulting and coaching related to developing and strengthening academic and non-academic schoolwide systems
- Provide support to districts/schools in implementing programs/practices including, but not limited to, PBIS, SEL, culturally responsive practices, trauma-informed care, etc., while identifying/embedding schoolwide strategies to cultivate a positive culture and climate
- Provide expertise in the alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instruction to support effective instructional practice and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership and expertise to local schools and districts in the continuous improvement and evaluation process in coordination with the planning and development of state & federal programming
- Assist districts and schools in identifying their data-based needs to improve student achievement and inform their District/School Continuous Improvement Plan
- Coordinate efforts to support districts/schools in continuous improvement
- Assist districts/schools in engaging in the Assess Needs process to determine achievement and opportunity gaps hindering student growth and achievement
- Work with district/school teams to determine challenges to systems implementation & student achievement gains
- Promote and facilitate the use of data for decision-making at the classroom, building, and district-level
- Provide training, consultation, and supports to local school & district personnel to facilitate the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
- Work collaboratively with content areas consultants and the overall educational system to eliminate barriers to the continuous improvement process & promote systems that increase student growth and achievement
Qualified candidates will have a master’s degree. Instructional Leadership experience required. ISD and/or district-level coaching experience preferred. Direct involvement in continuous improvement planning, implementing, measuring, and tracking results with demonstrated positive results preferred.
Michigan teacher certification required. Minimum five (5) years combined K-12 teaching experience required. Minimum three (3) years of administrative experience required.
This is an 10-month calendar position and in job grade 17 with a salary rate of pay between $46,302.00 and $ 95,546.00.
KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that include health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a fun and enjoyable culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.
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Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.
Salary : $46,302 - $95,546
