MTDS Consultant

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg (MO)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Generous education assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The University of Central Missouri is seeking a professional to provide training and support for educators new to the profession. The role involves conducting technical support training aligned with Missouri standards and offering professional learning opportunities.

We look for candidates with a Master’s in Education and at least ten years of experience in public education in Missouri. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in relevant field is required.
Ten years of successful education experience in Missouri.
Experience in group facilitation and presentations.

Responsibilities

Conduct training to support districts and charter schools.
Develop and implement effective mentoring programs.
Participate in program evaluation for teacher development.

Skills

Technical support for teacher training

Program evaluation participation

Facilitation of professional learning

Instructional design based on data

Engagement in reflective practice

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related

Job description

Salary: $50,000.00 Annually

Location: UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Number: 997703

Division: Regional Prof. Development Center

Category: Education / Higher Education

Description

High-quality systems, informed by research, affirm that educators have significant and lasting impact on student learning. These systems draw on multiple measures of instructional and leadership practices to evaluate and support teacher and principal effectiveness. The System of Support assists with the development of high-quality educator evaluation and support systems.

Examples of Duties

Conduct training with assistance from educator preparation programs to provide technical support to districts and charter schools for teachers new to the profession. Such training shall include program content aligned to the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Emerging Level I Competencies and the Beginning Teacher Assistance Guidelines (BTAP). Participant contact time is at least 24 hours. Dates and times will be submitted to DESE.

Participate in the DESE required program evaluation instruments for Emerging I & II programs.

Conduct training to provide technical support to districts and charter schools on the implementation of a highly effective mentoring program following the MTDS Mastering Competencies. Such training shall include program content aligned to the revised Missouri Mentoring Program Standards including Appendix A. Participant contact time must be at least 6 hours. Dates and times will be submitted to DESE.

Provide professional learning opportunities utilizing the MTDS Developing I & II Competencies that include: A year-long learning opportunity, the Missouri Teacher Academy, providing a minimum of 30 hours of regional learning and two state-wide meeting dates. Provide documentation of dates and times to be consistent with DESE requirements. Participate in Developing Level I (Teacher Academy) facilitator training/meetings.

Developing I emphasizes the following MTDS priority competencies.

Community Builder: Works in a Community of Practice Shares innovative practices and revisions to instruction obtained from conducting action research and the use of emerging research within a community of practice.
Reflective Learner: Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice Reflects on, in, and for practice, focusing on: (a) directing future instruction by reflecting; and (b) monitoring progress, evaluating results, and adjusting instruction based on the use of action research and student growth data.
Instructional Designer: Uses Data to Make Decisions Designs and adjusts lessons and/or learning goals in response to ongoing analysis of student needs based on multiple sources of data to meet individual learning needs and promote student progress.
Facilitator of Student Thinking & Learning: Engages Students in Content Facilitates learning experiences that combine engaging qualities of work, higher level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies to engage students intellectually, academically, and/or emotionally in content and in advancing their own learning.

A year-long learning opportunity, Teacher Academy Grads, providing a minimum of 24 participant contact hours for regional learning and one statewide meeting day. Providing documentation of Concord - Document ID: OWFhNGI5YzAtYj 21-89 dates and times to be consistent with DESE requirements. Participant in Developing Level II (Teacher Academy Grads) facilitator training/meetings.

Developing II emphasizes the following MTDS priority competencies.

Instructional Designer: Develops innovative instruction based on conducting and using action research that: Emphasizes essential concepts of content. Uses supplementary primary sources. Connects to student experience and culture. Meets the unique needs of diverse learners.
Reflective Learner: Reflects on, in and for practice, focusing on: Directing future instruction by reflecting; and o Monitoring progress, evaluating results, and adjusting instruction based on the use of action research and student growth data.
Understand and Promotes the Profession: Gaining an awareness of the larger professional community, including regional, state, national, and global professional educational communities and governmental bodies that impact the profession; and Revising personal philosophy of teaching.

Participate in the state required program evaluation instruments for Developing I and II programs. Assist districts and charter schools by providing a 6 hour PDC training to support effective Professional Development Committees.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Leadership, Technology, Curriculum/Assessment required.
Experience: Ten (10) years successful general and/or special education classroom teaching, school improvement planning, administration, or related experience in public education in Missouri. Experience with group facilitation and presentation.

Supplemental Information

Lifting up to 20 pounds.

Special Instructions

Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM’s total rewards package for full‑time employees include:

30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university.
Voluntary Tax‑Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre‑tax contributions to a retirement plan.
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full‑time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non‑credit courses each fiscal year.
Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university.
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
University‑paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance coverage.
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life.
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.