Common Core Consultant at Brooklyn

Consultants will work collaboratively with Catapult Learning and building principals to support teachers in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. Consultants will conduct a needs assessment with administrators to create a targeted professional development plan for the school. Consultants will present introductory Common Core seminars for teachers either on the ELA and/or Math standards or on disciplinary literacy for Social Studies/History and Science. Working with individual teachers (and teaching teams) during regularly scheduled school days, consultants are responsible for conducting planning conferences, modeling lessons, co-teaching, analyzing data, reviewing student work and providing non-evaluative feedback on instruction.

Consultants must be able to provide expert support in areas including but not limited to:

• Philosophy and background of the CCSS
• Unpacking and analyzing the CCSS
• Backward planning model (Understanding by Design)
• Anchor standards and close reading for literacy across the content areas
• Practice standards and critical thinking skills for Math (Common Core -Math Consultant only)
• Instructional shifts inherent in the CCSS
• Performance assessments
• Writing across the content areas to support conceptual understanding
• Inquiry-based learning strategies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coach teachers in the implementation of The Common Core State Standards.
• Coach teachers in important instructional strategies that will support all students in becoming college and career ready.
• 75% of the consultants time should be spent in direct contact with classroom teachers in the capacity of reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, real-time coaching, or modeling best practices.
• Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available classroom resources to support student achievement and the adoption of the CCSS.
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Possess an in-depth understanding of the K-12 Common Core State Standards.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of the CCSS vertical progression and the alignment to College and Career Readiness Skills.
• Ability to articulate and model literacy skills from the perspective of an historian as well as a scientist (Common core - Disciplinary literacy Consultant)
• Understanding of adult learning theory and experience working with teachers as a mentor, consultant, coach, administrator, or instructional leader.
• Experience presenting professional development seminars to teachers and administrators.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in problem solving and willingness to perform modeling and real-time coaching tasks.
• Demonstrated expertise in effective teaching strategies and experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research- based professional development.
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals and for coordinating efforts for timely accomplishment of those goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships.
• Willingness to continually learn new information and skills related to student learning and achievement, including content areas that may be outside of current skill set
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools and the ability to research and implement best practices
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changes

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience
• Masters degree in Education

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Brooklyn, Company: Catapult Learning.