Technical Assistance Consultant, Education Systems & Policy (Part-Time)

• Develop training materials, implementation measures, and protocols for monitoring and supporting education initiatives acrossvarious topics.
• Deliver professional development, coaching, and technicalassistanceto educators, administrators, and leaders in various education settings.
• Provideexpertisein one or more education-related areas (e.g., school improvement,school finance,rural education,curriculum, assessment,indigenous education,special education, CTE).
• Supportresearch activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contributeto reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Buildcapacity in education systems through collaboration with schools, districts, and education organizations.
• Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects ortasks asassigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in education, youth development, out-of-school time or other related fields.
• Previousprofessional experience working at or with a state education agency (SEA), with demonstrated understanding of state-level education policy and operations.
• Experience as a school and/or district-level administrator is preferred but not required.
• Demonstratedexpertise in one or more education-related topic (e.g., school improvement, school finance, rural education, curriculum, assessment, indigenous education, special education, CTE).
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for education improvement and educator professional development.
• Experience providing direct training and coaching support to educators, instructionalcoaches or leaders.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting in policy contexts.
• Strong knowledge of federal education programs and state-level policy contexts.
• Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects ortasks as assigned.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with stakeholders at various levels and from a range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize complex legislative and litigation information. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time