Educational Consultant Per Diem

Educational Consultant Per Diem Job ID: 2011 6611 # Positions: 1 Job Location: US TX Austin Posted Date: 8/3/2011 Position Type : Per Diem Category: Professional Development About this Job: Overview: Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning. Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visitw.pearson.com. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D, and a member of E Verify. SUMMARY The Technology Integration Education Consultant will be responsible for delivering technology based professional development. While services will emphasize individual technical skills with given technology applications or hardware, the focus of TI Services will be on the application of technology within K 12 curriculum to improve student learning and achievement. The consultant will work directly with the TI Service Manager and will also work with other consultants and Pearson field staff to ensure that services meet customers' needs. The consultant will also be responsible for building relationships in schools and districts to support future sales. Responsibilities: SCOPE AND IMPACT OF JOB * Delivers content rich face to face professional development * Assists teachers in developing lesson plans for use in their own classroom that integrate technology * Conducts observations of participants teaching technology rich lessons developed during workshops * Leads debriefing and planning meetings for participants * Coaches participants in revision process based on observation and debriefing session * Maintains transparent communication with all stakeholders * Completes all necessary follow up documentation from onsite delivery of service REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Related work experience * Five years or more experience in K 12 teaching required * Experience in professional development delivery, including Web based professional development * Experience with the application of multimedia to online and face to face workshops * Experience with application of technology in K 12 classroom environment * Experience using interactive software and hardware in the classroom * Provide top rate professional development to all Pearson Tech Services customers. (70%). This will require: * Identifying appropriate technology and curriculum resources and examples * Creating effective learning environments for professional development * Ability to work and train in cross platform environments. * Strong facilitation skills * Knowledge and expertise with integrating technology into the classroom * A strong understanding of backwards planning (Wiggins and McTighe) * Ability to problem solve and quickly adjust plans according to customers needs * Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, in large and small groups settings * Maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders (5%) * Complete all necessary follow up documentation from onsite delivery of service (5%) * Travel to contract sites (20%) Qualifications: Formal education or equivalent B.A. or B.S., Masters in Education or Instructional Technology preferred Skills * Extensive experience with various technology hardware and applications, including desktops, laptops, Microsoft Office suite applications; wireless devices (e.g., wireless laptops, tablets, student response systems, etc