Consultant/Technical Assistance Provider for the Mid-Atlantic Equity Assistance Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:
Consultant/Technical Assistance Provider for the Mid-Atlantic Equity Assistance Center (MAEC), a project of The George Washington University’s Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (GW-CEEE)

REPORTS TO:
Director, Mid-Atlantic Equity Center (MAEC)

ROLE:
Plan, coordinate, and provide technical assistance, training, and professional development on a variety of educational equity issues to educators/clients in West Virginia.  Anticipated work level is 20%-40%.
Provide technical assistance and training to school districts, schools, state education agencies and other clients in on issues related to equity, access to high quality curriculum, and academic rigor.
Conduct needs assessments of districts, schools, and programs; develop technical assistance plans outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for technical assistance based on needs assessment; create training materials tailored to client needs.
Provide information, technical assistance, and training to clients based on current research.
Complete data tracking template and other administrative records detailing services provided.
Maintain contact with clients to provide follow-up assistance as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with the West Virginia State Department of Education about resources and services from the MAEC to LEAs in the state.
Collect data on the status of equity issues in West Virginia for MAEC needs assessment.
Share knowledge in areas of expertise with staff and clients as needed.
Present information on current equity issues and Center programs at state, regional, and national conferences.
Implement other related tasks as assigned by the project director.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel by air and/or car for meetings, conferences, and client service delivery.

Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in assessing the educational needs of school districts and in providing technical assistance to administrators, educators, parents, and community members. Knowledge of educational equity issues and current research, including dropout prevention and reentry, the equitable distribution of highly qualified teachers, access to high quality curriculum for English language learners, and the disproportional representation of minorities in special education and gifted programs, school violence/harassment, and gender equity.  Ability to assess educational issues within an equity framework. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively with educators, administrators, parents, and community members; ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, and to work as an effective, collegial, and contributing member of the project  team.  Experience using basic software applications/procedures in a local area network and the Internet.  Advanced degree in an appropriate discipline and experience working in K-12 education in West Virginia preferred.

Compensation
Based on educational qualifications and experience.

Note
Send resume, cover letter, references, and a writing sample to Alex Payne at apayne@ceee.gwu.edu.

GW-CEEE
The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education
1555 Wilson Boulevard #515
Arlington, VA 22209
703-528-5973

The University is an EEO Employer