High-quality systems, informed by research, affirm that educators have significant and lasting impact on student learning. These systems draw on multiple measures of instructional and leadership practices to evaluate and support teacher and principal effectiveness. The System of Support assists with the development of high-quality educator evaluation and support systems.

Examples of Duties

MTDS Consultant Job Duties - 100%

• Conduct training with assistance from educator preparation programs to provide technical support to districts and charter schools for teachers new to the profession. Such training shall include program content aligned to the Missouri Teacher Development System (MTDS) Emerging Level I Competencies and the Beginning Teacher Assistance Guidelines (BTAP). Participant contact time is at least 24 hours. Dates and times will be submitted to DESE.
• Participate in the DESE required program evaluation instruments for Emerging I & II programs.
• Conduct training to provide technical support to districts and charter schools on the implementation of a highly effective mentoring program following the MTDS Mastering Competencies. Such training shall include program content aligned to the revised Missouri Mentoring Program Standards including Appendix A. Participant contact time must be at least 6 hours. Dates and times will be submitted to DESE.
• Provide professional learning opportunities utilizing the MTDS Developing I & II Competencies that include: A year-long learning opportunity, the Missouri Teacher Academy, providing a minimum of 30 hours of regional learning and two state-wide meeting dates. Provide documentation of dates and times to be consistent with DESE requirements. Participate in Developing Level I (Teacher Academy) facilitator training/meetings.

Developing I emphasizes the following MTDS priority competencies: Community Builder, Reflective Learner, Instructional Designer, Facilitator of Student Thinking & Learning.

A year-long learning opportunity, Teacher Academy Grads, providing a minimum of 24 participant contact hours for regional learning and one statewide meeting day. Participate in Developing Level II (Teacher Academy Grads) facilitator training/meetings.

Developing II emphasizes the following MTDS priority competencies: Instructional Designer, Reflective Learner, Understand and Promotes the Profession.

Participate in the state required program evaluation instruments for Developing I and II programs. Assist districts and charter schools by providing a 6 hour PDC training to support effective Professional Development Committees.

Typical Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Leadership, Technology, Curriculum/Assessment required.

Experience: Ten (10) years successful general and/or special education classroom teaching, school improvement planning, administration, or related experience in public education in Missouri. Experience with group facilitation and presentation.

Supplemental Information

Lifting up to 20 pounds.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.