Position

Project Assistant: School Improvement Consultant (Regional Technical Assistance Coach), Northwest Regional Professional Development Center (NWRPDC)

Employment Status

Exempt, 12-month position

Position Summary

The Project Assistant: School Improvement Consultant (RTAC) will work at Northwest Missouri State University as a part of the NWRPDC regional team to support school districts in the region to insure high academic achievement for all students. The primary responsibility of the School Improvement Consultant will be to provide direct support to classroom teachers and school districts in curriculum, assessment and instructional best practice in both general education and special education settings with an emphasis in post-secondary transition.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for working with the schools in the 15 county Nodaway Regional Professional Development Center area to provide professional development
2. Responsible for services to identified districts/schools to improve student academic performance as evidenced by the annual Special Education District/School Profile

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's in Education
Experience: Five years of successful teaching experience as a teacher and/or an administrator in general education and special education; successful experience in collaborating in a variety of teaming opportunities and in training of adult learners
Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with local school district personnel, university staff and RPDC personnel; ability to use technology for word processing, recordkeeping and presentations; knowledge and experience analyzing standardized assessement data related to students with disabilities; knowledge of research based effective teaching strategies for general education and special education; knowledge and successful experience in organizing and providing effective professional development practices to improve student performance; skills in presenting, facilitating, coaching and mentoring; willingness to travel, including overnight, within Missouri and occassionally out of state

Working Conditions

Travel and flexible hours required

Equipment/Materials Used

Microsoft Word Office Pro

Date Available

July 1, 2009 (negotiable)

Application Deadline

Open until filled; Screening of applications begins immediately

Salary

Competitive market based

To Apply

Click here to submit a Northwest application and also submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts (copies acceptable), and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three current references to mdrake@nwmissouri.edu. You may also contact the Office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.