School Improvement Facilitator - Emphasis Closing the Achievement Gap (26-27)

School Improvement Facilitator - Emphasis Closing the Achievement Gap (26-27) Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency Pocahontas - Pocahontas, Iowa This job is also posted in Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5721936

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2026 Job Description The primary focus of this work will be supporting special education leaders and teachers in making data-based decisions around effective instruction to close the achievement gap.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Master's Degree required

LICENSURE

Current Iowa Teaching License required with appropriate content area endorsement(s)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5 years successful teaching experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Meets Agency expectations to provide on-site, in-person services to school districts an average of 70% or more of contracted hours. Collaboratively work with LEA and AEA staff to build capacity to implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in Iowa's Core Standards Build capacity and provide support for data-based decision making at multiple levels in a school system Build capacity, provide support, and facilitate professional learning on universal instruction Build capacity and provide support to LEA and AEA staff in the identification and implementation of research-based learning strategies and approaches Build capacity and support efforts to create positive learning environments to meet the social, emotional, behavioral, and intellectual needs of all learners Build and sustain a professional climate and culture throughout the region Develop and sustain transparent and effective communication and collaboration with school and Agency staff Foster and sustain relationships with regional school personnel that respects local leadership and the Agency's responsibilities set forth in Iowa Code Provides leadership and consultative services to local districts and AEA staff on designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Support all Agency and state initiatives, programs and goals established in the name of service to member school districts and in alignment with the Agency's strategic plan Participate and/or lead internal and external teams and committees in a manner consistent with the Agency's service orientation Assists in the review and assessment of local district curricular needs and expectations Recognize and embrace the confidential nature of student, family, school and employee data and information Able to translate research practices into effective practices through collaboration, demonstration, coaching and feedback Integrates technology to the teaching and learning process Collaborates with educational partners; i.e., colleges and universities, Iowa Department of Education, area education agencies, and administrative and teacher professional organizations Plans, develops, and/or implements professional development programs, workshops, and training sessions for area educators and support staff Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned

COMMON TO ALL EMPLOYEES

Contributes to a positive and productive work, learning and team environment Believes in, advocates for, understands, supports and delivers the priority work of the AEAs, Iowa Public and Accredited Schools, the Iowa Department of Education and Prairie Lakes AEA Anticipates and responds to needs, requirements and expectations of clients resulting in acceleration, inspiration and innovation Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual communication Possesses effective interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation skills and is committed to relationships and partnerships, within and outside of the agency Exhibits self-motivation, reliability, organization, detail and quality and engages in continuous improvement of professional practice to build skills needed to perform job duties and meet agency goals and expectations Manages time effectively so that timelines are met and improved results are evident in learning, professional capacity and system effectiveness Problem solves by utilizing data-based decisions, preventing and resolving conflicts and providing comprehensive, high quality solutions Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality Models and integrates technology into daily work Understands other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, according to current needs of the agency or districts served

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel between schools and sites served. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.

BENEFITS

Enjoy a strong benefits package featuring fully paid single health and dental insurance, employer-paid life and disability coverage, and a generous IPERS retirement plan

Position Type:

1.0 FTE

Salary:

$59,213 to $73,079 Per Year Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers. Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required