Education Requirements: Minimum: Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred; Active, valid PA Instructional II, Educational Specialist, or Administrative certification(s)

Must be proficient in computer skills and technology (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Suite, etc.)

General Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience implementing evidence-based practices
• Experience using school improvement strategies and implementation strategies
• Experience and success in building the capacity of school-based teams in the context of continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills (presentation, verbal, written) to interact with a variety of stakeholders in the context of continuous improvement
• Previous experience as a school administrator and/or K-12 educational consultant preferred

The Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 is seeking an Educational Consultant to provide support to schools with Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) designation within the CIU 20 region. Position is part time hourly, 8 hours/day, not to exceed 154 days per school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Have in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practices related to their area of expertise and provide technical assistance to engage school leaders and school-based teams in a continuous improvement process.
• Utilize and apply knowledge of evidence-based practices, in coordination and collaboration with the regional improvement team, to support school-based teams in completing a facilitated self-assessment process, prioritizing strengths and needs, and conducting root cause analysis
• Support the school-based team, in coordination with the regional improvement team, in creating a plan of action, implementing the plan, and adjusting the course as needed.
• Attend in-person and virtual statewide meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned related to school improvement initiatives

Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.

School Personnel Health Form – READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.

If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.

Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted.

Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.

EOE