What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Consultant position at Westmoreland Intermediate Unit?
The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Educational Consultant. Benefits include: year-round health/dental/vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents, retirement plan (PSERS), life insurance, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, and tuition reimbursement.
The Educational Consultant is a member of the WIU Training and Consulting (TaC) team accountable for providing leadership, professional development, technical assistance, intensive consultation and the interpretation of Federal and State Special Education Policy and Regulations to administrators, educators and parents regarding the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and in supporting the initiatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Members of the TaC team provide the most current, effective instructional strategies to meet the needs of each student in one to three of the following areas contained in Pennsylvania’s Comprehensive System of Professional Development (CSPD): assistive technology, autism, behavior management, low incidence disabilities/least restrictive environment, multi-tiered systems of support, and transition services.
Minimum Education: BA/BS and valid PDE Certification in Special Education or related field; Specialized Certifications preferred
Minimum Experience: 3-5 years directly related experience
**If you are interested in being considered for this position, you must submit a formal employment application directly on our website at www.wiu7.org (About > Join Our Team > click link to View/Apply for Job Opportunities).**
Additional requirements for this position include the following clearances: Act 34, 114 (federal criminal history) and 151 PA Child Abuse History. Act 126 training, School Personnel Health Record (physical), and TB test result are also required.
At the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU), it is our mission to provide a collective system of support to enhance educational opportunities for our community and the learners we serve. We provide education support to the 17 public school districts in Westmoreland County, 3 Career and Technology Centers, and to non-public schools, education agencies, parents, preschools, adult learners, businesses, municipalities, and more. Everything that we do supports our core mission of improving student learning. Please visit our website at www.wiu7.org to learn more about us!
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,000 - $73,000
