Educational Consultant

Educational Consultant

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule. Job Summary: The Educational Consultant, an experienced special education teacher, provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to assigned classroom teams in Bucks IU School Aged classrooms and/or school district classrooms. The Educational Consultant must have training and expertise in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis to recommend current, effective evidence-based instructional practices. This individual must be well versed in effective classroom management, assessment, program development, instructional delivery and materials, data collection, data analysis, and progress monitoring. This individual may attend IEP meetings, provide professional development (small and large group) and consult with district liaisons. This job reports to Supervisor of Special Education. Essential Functions: Collaborates and consults with professional, paraprofessional staff, and other school personnel to develop a cohesive learning community, ensuring continuous improvement and improving overall quality of student outcomes. Provide onsite guided practice, feedback, and support to the teacher in the following areas: classroom environment, assessment, program development, instructional delivery and materials, data collection, data analysis, and progress monitoring. Provides case managers with guidance and decision-making skills to support IEP development Monitor and assists with the collection, organization and analysis, and assessment data for the purpose of ensuring measurable student progress toward goals. Support the implementation of behavioral strategies and interventions Provide recommendations for and guidance in selecting appropriate student assessment Implementation, modification and adaptation of program development for students in conjunction with the Bucks IU Special Education Teacher Use data collection, including treatment fidelity checklists, to guide feedback Review and provide feedback on student data; support data based instructional decisions Provide professional development learning opportunities to professional and paraprofessional support staff Participate in professional development opportunities to further develop own skills and contribute to effective program development and training Attend IEP meetings Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization. Competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel: May be required to travel to itinerant locations throughout Bucks County and surrounding regions. QualificationsEducation and Experience: Level of Degree: o Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree o PA Special Education Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: o Prior experience working in Autistic Support and Multiple Disability Support Special Education classrooms beneficial. o Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents. o Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. o Excellent oral and written communication skills. o Advanced computer competency in Microsoft Office, IEP Writer and the ability to learn other software as needed. Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required. EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.