Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, Rural Education (Part-Time)

Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in rural education. Previous experience as a school administrator or other school leader working in or with rural schools, districts, or education agencies. Knowledge and experience with school finance, district budgets, or tax policy related to K-12 education. Knowledge of evidence-based practices for improving instructional quality and student outcomes in rural contexts. Experience providing direct training, coaching, or technical assistance to rural educators or instructional leaders. Experience collaborating with rural education service providers, researchers, or professional associations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to be flexible and accommodating to partners’ needs and capacity. Ability to identify and elevate local knowledge, expertise, and skills when providing technical assistance in rural settings. High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and quality. Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in both in-person and virtual environments. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.

Design, develop, and deliver TA and training in various formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid). Create TA and capacity building materials such as toolkits, guides, fact sheets, and web-based resources. Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and stakeholder engagement sessions. Provide expertise on rural education issues, including access, community engagement, and resource allocation. Support research activities related to rural education, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. Contribute to reports and presentations that describe and interpret findings for clients, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on rural education contexts. Collaborate on project teams and manage/lead projects or tasks as assigned.