Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Engine is an education nonprofit focused on improving student outcomes by strengthening educators’ ability to support learner variability and grade-level learning. The Independent Consultant Network engages experienced independent consultants for project-based professional learning, instructional coaching, implementation support, strategic advising, program or product design, research, and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Internalize, contextualize, and facilitate professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and school, district, or state leaders
- Adapt existing Blue Engine content to partner context while maintaining the goals and integrity of the learning experience
- Prepare, calibrate, and reflect with the Blue Engine project team to strengthen delivery and respond to participant feedback
- Provide individual or group coaching for teachers, instructional coaches, and school or system leaders
- Support educators in using data, high-quality instructional materials, and inclusive practices to increase students’ access to grade-level learning
- Conduct observations, learning walks, or implementation reviews and help partners identify strengths, barriers, and next steps
- Provide specialized thought partnership on instructional improvement, implementation strategy, leadership development, or systems change
- Facilitate planning with school, district, or state leaders and advise on the conditions and supports required for strong implementation
- Contribute specialized expertise to research, program or product design, emerging partnerships, proposals, pilots, or other strategic priorities
- Consultants are responsible for executing agreed-upon services and deliverables in alignment with the milestones and quality standards established in the scope of work
Skills
- Substantial professional experience in **K–12 education, educator development, and/or instructional improvement**
- * **Deep expertise** in at least one of the areas identified above
- * A record of **high-quality work and measurable impact** on student outcomes, educator practice, organizational capacity, and/or student experience
- * Experience working with **schools, districts, state education agencies, or charter networks**
- * The ability to **build trusting, productive relationships** with stakeholders across roles, backgrounds, and identities
- * **Strong written and verbal communication skills** adapted to different audiences and contexts
- * The ability to **work independently, manage deliverables and timelines, and communicate proactively** about progress or potential barriers
- * Responsiveness to feedback and willingness to participate in **collaborative design, preparation, calibration, and reflection**
- * Alignment with **Blue Engine's mission and commitment to expanding access to grade-level learning** for students who have been historically marginalized
- * Experience **facilitating adult learning** in virtual and in-person environments
- * Experience **coaching teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, or system leaders**
- * Knowledge of particular **curricula, content areas, student populations, or geographic contexts**
- * Availability for **in-person work or travel** in a particular region
Benefits
- Remote work, with potential for in-person work and travel across the United States.
- Travel reimbursements, if applicable.
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