K12 Advisory Contractor
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Hanover Research
Contract Opportunity - Travel Required
At Hanover Research, our Advisory team is committed to empowering educators as well as building and district-level administrators with the tools and insights needed to excel in their roles and significantly enhance student learning experiences. The team is dedicated to serving as thought leaders in the k12 sector and adding value to our clients through onsite professional learning, capacity-building, and comprehensive implementation support.
In line with these goals, we are seeking highly driven and experienced K12 Advisory Contractors to join our dynamic team. These roles are ideal for individuals with a robust background in K12 education, education research, and professional development. Successful candidates will be instrumental in developing, demonstrating, and/or delivering high-quality content and resources that support K12 educators and district leaders in enhancing educational practices and outcomes. The K12 Advisory Consultants will report to the Senior Director of K12 Advisory.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver engaging and effective workshop content focused on program elevation, data literacy, strategic planning, action planning, sense of belonging, instructional audits, and leadership development.
Facilitate both onsite and virtual workshops and consultations tailored to the needs of K12 district leaders.
Collaborate with a team of educators and consultants to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational standards and policy to ensure compliance and excellence in all deliverables.
Provide expert interviews on strategies, benefits, and the application of innovative teaching methods and practices related to K12 topics and processes.
Desired Skill and Attributes
Knowledge of K12 as an organization, adult learning, and professional development best practices
Demonstrated experience in K12 research, writing, and project management
Proven track record of facilitating and co-facilitating both onsite and virtual workshops for K12 district leadership
Excellent presentation, discussion management, and engagement skills, with comfort facilitating workshops and activities, and presenting research findings to multiple stakeholder groups in both written and verbal forms.
High comfort with virtual platforms, including Zoom, to facilitate virtual workshops and consultations
Strong understanding of state instructional standards and professional standards for teacher preparation (e.g., NAEYC)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and other relevant software
Exceptional editing skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build rapport quickly
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with team members
Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious goals
Education Requirement
Master's degree or higher (Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred but not required) in a K12 education-related field strongly preferred.
Experience Requirement
A minimum of 10+ years in K12 education sector, with at least 5 years of experience in two of the following strongly preferred:
Consulting experience
Client management experience
Project management experience
Conducting applied education research or evaluation
Developing and facilitating professional learning sessions to K12 district audiences
A minimum of 10 years of experience in K12, including but not limited to
Classroom Teacher
Building-level administrator
District-level administrator
Experience leading professional learning sessions for K12 district and school administrators
Deep knowledge of at least two of the following areas:
Program Evaluation
Research Methods
Data Literacy
Strategic Planning
Instructional Audits
Curriculum Design
Departmental Action Planning
School Improvement Planning
Leadership Coaching and Development
Special Education Programming and Audits
English Learner Programming and Audits
Accreditation
Travel Requirement
Ability and willingness to travel domestically
How to Apply
If you are interested in the prospect of contracting for a dynamic, growing company, we encourage you to submit your Curriculum Vitae or resume through our online portal.
Compensation
Hanover Research strives to create compensation that is competitive, equitable, and fair. The compensation range for this contracting opportunity at the company is $100.00- $150.00 per hour. Please note this compensation range is contingent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Our rate is determined by the contracting opportunity and the market.
About Hanover Research
Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,000 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association from 2015 to 2021. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit ***********************
Hanover Values
Business Building - We build our business quickly and intelligently and we help our clients do the same
Thought Leadership and Innovation - We strive constantly to deliver better information in a better way
Service - To our clients and our community, service is our guiding principle
Leadership and Mentorship - Our talent is our greatest asset, and we hope to help our people be their best
Firm Citizenship - We are optimists who believe there are endless possibilities for our company and ourselves
How to Apply
If you are interested in the prospect of working for a dynamic, fast-growing company, we encourage you to submit your resume and any other supporting materials.
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