Per Diem Educational Consultant (K-8 Math) - California

Savvas Learning; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-issued laptop

401(k) plan

Sick time

Job summary

Savvas Learning Company is seeking an on-site Per Diem Educational Consultant for K-8 Mathematics to drive classroom innovation, coach teachers, and support district and school leaders with Savvas products and data-driven practice. The role emphasizes effective coaching, differentiating instruction, and implementing Savvas standards-based reform strategies.

Applicants should have 5+ years of K-8 math teaching experience, demonstrate strong communication and leadership abilities, and be local to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Experience offering workshops or coaching to teachers.
• Experience with classroom-based technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• At least five years of successful experience as a K-8 math classroom professional.
• 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 using instructional technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program.
• Job-Embedded Coaching and Modeling.
• Observation and Support.
• Data-Based Decision Making.
• Administrator Support.
• Administrator Coaching.

Skills

Workshop delivery

Teacher coaching

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Standards-based reform

Strategic planning

Instructional technology

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.)

Master's degree (M.A.) preferred

Job description

The Per Diem Educational Consultant (K-8 Mathematics)

is an onsite representative of Savvas Learning Company helping to initiate lasting change in districts and schools by delivering core content, intervention and supplemental professional development, Change of Practice, and Job-embedded services. This resource provides individual and group support for district personnel and school faculty to incorporate effective strategies into classroom practice.

Additional responsibilities include delivering professional development and technical assistance to schools that have contracted with Savvas for professional development and job-embedded services. In addition, this 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 to school personnel using innovative Savvas products, technology resources and/or research-based methodologies for school turn around.

Desired applicants must have 5+ years of successful teaching experience in a K-8 school setting and preference will be given to candidates who can provide evidence through demonstration of existing knowledge of Savvas products, experience in effective coaching and training to 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.
  • Effectively manage a Savvas curriculum classroom, technology integration and devices.
  • Effectively utilize data and reporting tools to impact instruction and decision making.
  • Model coaching conversations that support admin with providing 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 the professional development to identify implementation progress of the Savvas program.
  • Provide teachers with critical feedback to guide implementation progress of the key instructional features of the program.
  • Provide feedback on observable practices learned from Model Lesson/Lesson Study opportunity.
• Data-Based Decision Making
  • Use of two dashboards within the product (Performance and Assignment).
  • Differentiate instruction based on student need.
• Administrator Support
  • Utilize Savvas program tools to determine the implementation needs.
  • Observe the strategies and practices implemented in the instructional block 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 successful experience as a K-8 professional in the mathematics 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 for teachers 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 the effective classroom use of instructional technology.
• Experience in Virtual Teaching and Learning.
• Programs and services to support community outreach.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable length of time typing and reading as well as when presenting.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a short period of time, handle multiple priorities simultaneously and operate in a demanding work environment is important.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are critical to successful performance in this role.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

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

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Full-Day Professional Development: $550.00 per 6-hour session
Half-Day Professional Development: $275.00 per 3-hour session
1-Hour Session (Webinar): $120.00 per session
Travel: $160/daily (Onsite only)
Administrative: $20/hour
Internal Training: $30/hour

This position is eligible for sick time and participation in our 401(k) program, which includes a company match. Additionally, we provide the necessary resources to perform your role, including a company-issued laptop.

ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our comprehensive solutions for core curriculum, and supplemental and intervention programs - supported by an array of professional development services - allow teachers to use data to inform classroom practices and tailor instructions to an individual's abilities and learning styles. Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity and affirm…

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