Job Details

Per Diem Educational Consultant (K-8 Science)

This onsite representative works for Savvas Learning Company, initiating lasting change in districts and schools by delivering core content, intervention, supplemental professional development, change of practice, and job‑embedded services. The resource provides individual and group support to district personnel and school faculty to incorporate effective strategies into classroom practice.

Additional responsibilities include delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools contracted for professional development and job‑embedded services. The position requires deep knowledge and extensive experience with academia, standards‑based school reform, and the ability to deliver high‑quality job‑embedded professional development and site‑based technical support using innovative Savvas products, technology resources, and research‑based methodologies for school turnaround.

Desired applicants must have 5+ years of successful teaching experience in a K-8 school setting. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate existing knowledge of Savvas products, experience in effective coaching and training teachers and teacher leaders.

Candidates must be local to the West region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program:
  • Apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
  • Implement each segment of the daily instructional block.
  • Differentiate instruction based on student need.
  • Manage a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration, and devices.
  • Utilize data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making.
  • Model coaching conversations that support administrators with effective teacher feedback.
• Job‑Embedded Coaching and Modeling:
  • Coach teachers to apply the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
  • Differentiate instruction based on teacher/student need.
• Observation and Support:
  • Observe classroom practices following professional development to assess implementation progress of the Savvas program.
  • Provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation of key instructional features.
  • Provide feedback on observable practices learned from Model Lesson/Lesson Study opportunities.
• Data‑Based Decision Making:
  • Use two dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment).
  • Differentiate instruction based on student need.
• Administrator Support:
  • Utilize Savvas program tools to determine implementation needs.
  • Observe strategies and practices and provide teachers with feedback on implementation.
  • Understand and identify the philosophy, pedagogy, and basic organization of the program.
• Administrator Coaching:
  • Classroom/Instructional coaching.
  • Facilitation of training to support implementation.
  • Provision of onsite technical support.
  • Regular and ongoing communication with school and district leaders.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required; M.A. preferred.
• Experience offering workshops/coaching to teachers.
• Experience with classroom‑based technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher and at least five years of experience as a K‑8 professional in the Science content area.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Knowledge of standards‑based reform, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders and classroom teachers.
• Ability to provide instructional support relating to effective teaching strategies across content areas using instructional technology.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups (effective presentation skills).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Scaffolding instruction for English Language Learners.
• Certification in bilingual education (preferred).
• Scaffolding instruction for students with disabilities.
• Strategies for effective classroom use of instructional technology.
• Experience in virtual teaching and learning.
• Programs and services to support community outreach.

Additional Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Ability to perform all essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing, reading, and presenting.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work, multiple priorities, and a demanding environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel up to 70%, including airline and automobile travel.
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to perform job duties.