POSITION AVAILABLE:   Education Consultant – Literacy Focus

POSITION LOCATION:  SWWC Service Cooperative with placement in the region. (Willmar, MN area preferred).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  The Education Consultant (Literacy focus) provides leadership in training, professional learning, instructional assistance, and coaching support to educators on structured literacy practices and evidence-based reading instruction.  Designs and supports implementation of evidence-based reading interventions.  Familiar with Local Literacy plans.  Evaluates, selects and designs effective intervention methods targeted to foundational literacy skills.  Prepares and presents information to small and large groups; participates in planning meetings and training activities with other SWWC staff, RCE staff, MDE staff, and other specialists.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor’s Degree and MN teaching licensure from the Department of Education is required; however master’s degree in Special Education, Education, and/or Reading preferred.  Minimum of three years’ experience in providing district or staff professional learning.  Five years teaching experience in the area of reading preferred.  Structured literacy certification required (e.g. LETRS, CERI, or other structured literacy certification). Valid driver’s license is required. 

SALARY: This position is a full-time 185-day contract for the 2024-2025 school year beginning 8/6/24.  Salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience.
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/ REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org . 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Liz Deen at 507-401-7466 or liz.deen@swwc.org.
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.