Math & Computer Science Consultant

Description and Functions

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Education Program Consultant supports the Wyoming Department of Education by leading the review and revision of statewide Mathematics and Computer Science content standards. This position collaborates with the Assessment Team to review items for the statewide assessment system to ensure federally approved assessments that are instructionally supportive and provide reliable valid and timely data. The consultant provides content expertise develops and updates guidance materials coordinates timelines schedules and facilitates statewide committee meetings and delivers technical assistance and professional learning to schools and districts. Strong communication organization and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.

Human Resource Contact : Jen Shirley / or

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Develops and implements state level activities for educational programs.
• Monitors programs for compliance with regulations and provide feedback to districts or sub-grantees.
• Identifies potential problems and devises solutions.
• Disseminates professional trends by presenting information at meetings workshops and / or conferences.
• Develops strategic planning for cross agency collaboration and agreements to meet agency objectives and to implement new programs.
• Plans and conducts workshops and trainings on state and / or federal programs.
• Authority to ensure compliance.
• Develops program budget approve grants and funding and monitor appropriateness of expenses to meet project goals.
• Determines goals in professional development to ensure all job functions can be met.
• Oversees completion of state and federal reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES :

Preference will be given to individuals with a degree in education and with classroom teaching experience in mathematics and / or computer science.

KNOWLEDGE :

Knowledge in process and project management.

Knowledge in strategic planning and performance measures.

Knowledge in policy implications from program evaluation and research findings.

Strong communication skills both written and oral and the ability to present in front of both large and small groups.

Knowledge of State and Federal laws especially regarding educational accountability.

Knowledge of data quality control measures.

Knowledge of fiscal planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience :

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution :

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Education Program Specialist.

Certificates Licenses Registrations :

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Travel up to 20% of the time

Ability to lift 50 pounds

NOTES :

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL : State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience :

Contract

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1