ANTICIPATED VACANCY: Educational Consultant - Math Instruction, SST8

ANTICIPATED VACANCY: Educational Consultant – Math Instruction, State Support Team 8

State Support Team Region 8 seeks an educational consultant with expertise in mathematics instruction to serve as a regional leader supporting districts and community schools in implementing high-quality, evidence-based math instruction aligned to Ohio’s Plan for K-12 Mathematics. This position focuses on building local capacity for instructional improvement by providing professional learning, technical assistance, and coaching across PK–12 settings.
PRIMARY POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

• Collaborate with district leadership teams to develop and refine local mathematics visions and improvement plans aligned with Ohio’s statewide mathematics plan;
• Help districts evaluate and select standards-aligned, EdReports-rated instructional materials;
• Provide high-quality professional learning and job-embedded coaching at the district, building, and classroom level on:
  • Implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM)
  • Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices (as defined by NCTM)
  • Instructional strategies that support conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application;
• Analyze data from district- and state-level assessments to inform math instruction and interventions;
• Support implementation of just-in-time scaffolding and learning acceleration strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners;
• Facilitate professional learning communities and regional networks of math educators, coaches, and administrators;
• Collaborate with ESCs, State Support Teams, and higher education partners to support educator preparation;
• Provide technical assistance in building Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for mathematics; and
• Assist districts in cultivating student and family engagement strategies to support mathematical learning beyond the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS and ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• A master’s degree in the area for which an employee has primary responsibility (i.e., education, special education, early childhood education, education administration or appropriate related field or evidence of equivalency);
• Three to five years experience of successful classroom teaching, as well as instructional coaching, school improvement planning, education administration or related experience.
• Valid Ohio teaching license (Mathematics, Grades 4–12 or K–8, preferred) and/or administrative; and
• Experience developing and providing professional development, coaching, and technical assistance for adult learners.

Candidates will exhibit strong skills, knowledge, and expertise in

• Ohio’s Learning Standards for Mathematics and the Standards for Mathematical Practice;
• High-quality instructional materials and the EdReports framework;
• Adult learning principles and job-embedded professional development models;
• Using data to drive instructional decisions and accelerate learning;
• Effective coaching and consultation skills in a school or district setting;
• Delivery of high-quality professional learning and technical assistance;
• Planning processes, including use of strategic problem-solving; and
• Implementation and improvement monitoring strategies.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to lead change collaboratively;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines across varied stakeholders.
• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.);
• Experience working with historically underserved student groups;
• Familiarity with the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) and Ohio's One Plan and ED STEPS process, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and
• Knowledge of career pathways and real-world applications of mathematics.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 204 days/school year
SALARY:  Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  May 23, 2025
State Support Team Region 8 is a department of the Summit Educational Service Center, an Equal Opportunity Employer. FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.