Educational Consultant - WiMLSS - Vacancy ID: 271502

ABOUT CESA 1

As a regional agency, we're dedicated to transforming the landscape of learning through our comprehensive array of services.  From staffing solutions for schools, to empowering educators with top-notch professional learning experiences, and providing direct support to students, we're on a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner.

But here's the real heart of our Agency: our incredible team of passionate individuals who are driven by a deep commitment to helping students thrive.  If you are someone who shares our unwavering dedication to education and wants to be part of something truly extraordinary, check out our website to discover more about who we are.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educational Consultant/WiMLSS will work with schools and LEAs to analyze needs and provide direct coaching, consultation, and professional learning related to curriculum, instruction, and systems. Duties include:

WiMLSS Coaching & Consultation (60%)

• Provide regular (at least twice monthly) coaching, as defined by the DPICoaching Competency Practice Profile, to school/district leadership teams to build skills around effective implementation of WiMLSS.
• Support LEAs in coaching systems for implementing ongoing data-driven continuous improvement processes and individualized action planning for academics and positive behavior interventions.
• Deliver professional learning on systematic evidence-based universal instruction in reading and math to accelerate achievement for learners with IEPs and learners of color.
• Facilitate WiMLSS-B Positive Behavioral Implementation and Supports (PBIS) training and regional workshops on building culturally responsive systems and classroom management.
• Assist in the development and delivery of statewide training, resources, and conferences focused on support for students with IEPs and students of color.

General Educational Consultation (40%)

• Conduct needs assessments and data analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses within urban, suburban, and rural school districts.
• Develop and recommend evidence-based programs and instructional practices aligned with state standards.
• Mentor teachers and collaborate with curriculum specialists and instructional coaches to provide comprehensive support to schools.
• Participate in grant writing, stay informed on legislative issues, and present at educational conferences to support Agency initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Wisconsin DPI license as an administrator and/or an educator.
• Strong leadership and coaching experience (coaching certification/training required/desired) and experience leading WiMLSS work.
• Successful experience leading data-driven continuous improvement processes and using adult practice and assessment data.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning, training, and resources.
• Experience supporting students who have IEPs and students of color, with knowledge of high leverage, evidence-based practices.
• Agile, demonstrating a growth mindset by leveraging flexibility, resilience, and change.
• Highly collaborative, working with others to achieve a common goal in a way that promotes representation and participation by all.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communicator who expresses ideas and information with clarity and respect aligned to an intended audience and purpose.  
• Thinks critically to analyze multiple perspectives, contexts, and data to creatively question, make connections, and evaluate options leading to reasonable conclusions with on-going reflection for future improvements.
• Empathetically engages with others to understand and recognize their perspectives, experiences, and emotions.
• Practices self management to leverage one’s abilities and emotions to direct one’s path as a resilient lifelong learner.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to client schools.