Job Overview
Academic Program Consultants provide professional advice and support to parents, students, school administrators, teachers and institutions to help optimize the learning experience. This role requires extensive knowledge on educational theories, trends and resources, and a comprehensive understanding of academic and social development for students of all ages. The job requirements for an Academic Program Consultant include knowledge of curriculum trends, specialized expertise in certain educational areas, and the ability to create effective learning programs that meet the needs of the student. Academic Program Consultants must be certified and knowledgeable in the fields of teaching, and curriculum.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Kentucky teaching certificate with Master’s degree or above.
- Minimum of five years successful teaching experience/ Coaching experience preferred
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the philosophy and vision of the Wayne County School District.
- Support and assist teachers in job embedded professional learning including designing and implementing lesson plans and assessments that reflect the use of best practices for the purpose of providing instruction that will increase student achievement.
- Collect and organize all school level student achievement data as requested by the principal and chief academic officer.
- Conduct classroom visits and provide constructive feedback to teachers as part of the school’s walkthrough team.
- Assist the principal with planning and conducting PLCs and other professional learning opportunities.
- Assist the principal with other curriculum/instruction/assessment needs as identified.
- Work collaboratively with other curriculum/instructional coaches to support instructional improvement across the district.
- Assist the chief academic officer and district curriculum specialist with curriculum/instruction/assessment needs across the district.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Curriculum, instruction and assessment.
- Record-keeping techniques.
- Educational technology.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Research methods and report writing techniques.
- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. ? Technical aspects of field of specialty.
ABILITY TO:
- Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Demonstrate proficiency with technology.
- Prioritize and schedule work.
- Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
- Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights