K12 Advisory Contractor

K12 Advisory Contractor

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 www.hanoverresearch.com 

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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