Education Consultant Job

Consultant Job Description:

• Develop and facilitate training and consultation action plans for clients (clients are typically school districts)
• Conduct observations and provide consultation to teachers in special education classrooms
• Work independently out in the field; schedule training and consultation times
• Present workshops, seminars to groups of all sizes, as requested by the client
• Support district staff during IEP development; may attend meetings as requested by the client
• Develop informative professional reports based on observations as feedback to the client’s team
• Develop professional content for Watson Institute web resources
• Share resources and work collaboratively with other Consultants in the Training and Consultation Department
• Ability to work diligently and independently
• Other duties as assigned (ex, evaluations in Psychological Services Department)

Job Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in special education or related field required; certification or license in field required
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact positively with all people
• Four to six (4-6) years’ experience in teaching preferred
• Three to four (3-4) years’ experience using best practice proactive strategies in a classroom environment preferred
• Maintain knowledge of current IDEA and PDE regulations
• Knowledge and experience with children with autism and behavior challenges; experience with trauma-informed strategies and Structured Teaching/TEACCH preferred
• Experience in inclusive environments preferred
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of recommended practices in regular and special education
• Ability and confidence to prepare and present organized and rich-in-content presentations and workshops
• The essential functions of the job described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current PA clearances (Act 34, 114, and 151)
• Pre-employment medical examinations, including a tuberculosis test required

Job Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.