Resiliency Consultant

Full Time
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 1304

    Position Type:
    PROFESSIONAL/ITINERANT TEACHER
    Date Posted:
    2/23/2023
    Location:
    Schnecksville, PA
    Position Definition: The Resiliency Consultant is responsible for planning, developing and implementation of instruction to districts and CLIU #21 staff in areas of Trauma Informed Care and professional development.

    Relationship: The Resiliency Consultant shall be directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services assigned to their program.

    Qualifications:

    Education/Experience :
    • Master’s Degree in Education or related field, preferred.
    • Five (5) years’ experience in the field of education, preferred.
    • PDE certification required in at least one of the following: Special Education, School Social Worker, Home and School Visitor, School Psychology or certificate in a content area.

    Skills/Knowledge :
    • Demonstrates a proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other software packages for use in the Special Program and Services Department.
    • Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
    • Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
    • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding and congeniality.
    • Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrates organizational skills and time management skills, providing for productivity, accuracy and attention to detail in the carrying out of all duties, tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
    • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
    • Completes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Demonstrates the ability to work independently and maintain departmental deadlines.
    • Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.
    • Demonstrates the ability to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
    • Demonstrates the ability to provide training on the equipment/materials, as needed, to the staff involved.
    • Demonstrates a philosophy of lifelong learning.
    • Proficient in the use of technology to communicate with students, parents, staff, administrators and community members.
    • Possesses the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services.
    • Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

    Physical :
    • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties and responsibilities.
    • Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
    • Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
    • Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties and responsibilities.
    • Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires:
    a normal degree of flexibility;
    the ability to stand, walk, run and shuffle for at least several minutes;
    the ability to kneel on one and two knees and then stand up;
    the ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and twist to either side;
    the ability to grasp firmly and raise hands above the head;
    the ability to learn and correctly demonstrate multi-step physical skills

    Authority: The Resiliency Consultant will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

    Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

    Essential :
    • Selects professional development outcomes and designs coherent presentations and coaching for high level presentations and learning.
    • Designs and conducts informal assessment to monitor staff progress and guide instruction.
    • Plans for the use of technology and other supplemental and supportive materials and resources appropriately in daily lessons.
    • Knowledge of the content and pedagogy is extensive, showing evidence of a continuing search for improved practice.
    • Creates an environment of respect and rapport and establishes a culture for learning, where learning is valued by all.
    • Sets high expectations for learning for all participants.
    • Manages effective procedures and routines to ensure optimal utilization of professional development time.
    • Organizes physical space to ensure the environment is safe and staff have equal access to learning activities.
    • Provides professional development via clear and accurate oral and written communication.
    • Provides clear, accurate and scaffolded explanation of the purpose and content of a training or exercise that connects with staffs’ knowledge and experiences.
    • Provides timely, quality feedback to staff during training or coaching time.
    • Engages staff in learning while making training adjustments as necessary.
    • Integrates related services into the instructional program.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to staffs’ interests and needs in planning and implementing professional development.
    • Uses effective questioning and discussion techniques to promote thinking and understanding by staff in their learning and to assess staff knowledge.
    • Incorporates technology and other resources into trainings to engage staff in learning.
    • Maintains records, including all required paperwork and adhering to required timelines.
    • Works collaboratively with other CLIU #21 and district general education staff and students to transition students back into building level activities and classes.
    • Participates in district and CLIU #21 activities.
    • Maintains positive relationships with staff by demonstrating mutual respect and cooperation.
    • Seeks out and participates actively in professional development activities that contribute to the profession for growth.
    • Seeks feedback on practice from supervisor and colleagues.
    • Reflects on lesson effectiveness, the extent to which it meets instructional outcomes, and adjusts lessons accordingly.
    • Demonstrates professionalism by holding high standards of honesty, integrity and confidentiality and taking a leadership role with colleagues.
    • Complies fully with all federal, state, CLIU #21, and school district policies, procedures and regulations.

    Secondary :
    • Maintains current knowledge base regarding educational issues by participating in professional development activities.
    • Some evening work hours may be required.
    • This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.





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