EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESU #3 is looking to hire a dynamic, adaptive, collaborative educator to fill a consultant position within the Department of Professional Learning.  This position will provide services to member districts in areas germane to educational leadership, curriculum, instruction, assessment, multi-tiered systems of support, and continuous improvement.  Ideal candidates will have successful leadership, administration, and/or instructional coaching experiences, will possess a Pk-12 understanding of education systems and adult learning,  will have knowledge regarding the standards for professional learning, and will possess the skills needed for using and integrating technology.  A current NE teaching or administrative certificate and Master's Degree are required. 

Days worked & salary are negotiable.  ESU #3 is part of the NPERS system with the same contribution factors.  Inquiries about the position should be made to Dr. Scott Blum, Executive Director of Professional Learning.    

Job Title:  Educational Consultant        

Job Code:  5502

Number of Days Worked:  225 

Department:  Professional Learning Department

FLSA Status:  Exempt – Professional

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Professional Learning

Essential Requirements: (Education, Certification, Extended Experience and Technical Skills) Master’s Degree in Educational field; Relevant Leadership Roles and Classroom Experience; Current Nebraska Teaching or Administrative Certificate;  Facilitation and Training Skills for Adult Learners; Technology Skills. 

1. No history of child abuse or negligence
2. Successfully pass required background checks.
3. Regular and dependable in person attendance is required.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Tasks:

1. Understand and comply with the ESU3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.

Job Tasks:

• Provide in-district, regular service, support, assistance, guidance, coaching, and/or consultation to one or several ESU3 member districts in all areas of instructional and educational leadership, including but not limited to: curriculum, instruction, assessment, coaching models, teacher evaluation, instructional rounds/walk throughs/observations, teacher leadership, professional learning communities, addressing achievement gaps, state accountability, multi-tiered systems of support, continuous improvement, etc.    
• Consultation with administration and their designees
• Presentation/workshop facilitation
• Coaching of member schools’ selected staff 
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate project services in accordance with individual District Service Plans (DSPs), as advised by the ESU #3 Professional Development Learning’s (PLD) Network Committee, and/or as directed by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.  
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of all services provided.  
• Attend local and regional meetings germane to the role and responsibilities.
• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of resources related to the duties outlined.
• Collaborate with others on multiple levels to ensure the best possible service for member districts.  
• Other Duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.

At Will Employment: Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice.  Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description.  The terms of this job description may not be modified except in writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

Evaluation: Annually, by the Executive Director of Professional Learning.

Compensation: Annual salary to be set by the ESU #3 Board of Education.