Consultant, Special Education

Description

SUMMARY:

The Consultant, Special Education directly reports to the Director, Special Education Solutions and will be responsible for developing and providing high quality products and services to internal and external stakeholders and partnership organizations. The Consultant, Special Education is primarily responsible for providing leadership, professional development and instructional coaching to districts on Student Services and Special Education related topics, as these topics relate to curriculum, instruction, assessment, standards, organization, and culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, promote, and deliver high-quality, timely professional development and coaching consistent with stakeholder’s goals.
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and utilize data to effectively determine customer and department needs and to formulate solutions. 
• Attend appropriate training, meetings, workshops, and in-services.
• Serve as an online influencer for the Special Education Center.
• Generate quality content modules using best practices for online learning.
• Utilize department protocol for the management of the invoice process.
• Demonstrate aptitude in the promotion of products and services.
• Contribute to progress monitoring the department Plan on a Page in alignment with an individual Plan on a Page (strategic).
• Maintain current knowledge regarding new state and federal regulations (Chapter 115 and IDEA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Take responsibility for professional growth based on feedback, research and best practice.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or related field is preferred
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) license in a Special Education or Student Services area is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensed area and leadership roles.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Model the core values of the agency.
• Ability to work independently as well as to lead and collaborate with diverse work teams.
• Self-directed as well as professionally collaborative.
• Process-oriented.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures consistently and objectively. 
• Communicate effectively and timely, verbally and in writing, to a diverse audience.
• Plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Excellent time-management with ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines.
• Problem-prevention, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Work accurately with close attention to detail.
• Exhibit a high degree of confidentiality of sensitive information and process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to set and meet high standards of customer service (internal and external).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.
• Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Advanced computer skills, including email, word processing, virtual meeting facilitation, and use of online content creation tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Google platform applications.
• Professionally represent the agency and public, private and parochial school districts in interactions with stakeholders.
• Facilitate an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration.
• Ability to interpret data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and take decisive and timely action to bring about desired change.
• Study and apply new professional literature. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a professional and flexible office environment, with or without visual and audible distractions. 
• Ability to work in multiple settings, including varied agency, school or work-related sites or a home office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Position may require extended hours inc