Independent Consultant – Technical Assistance

Blue Engine

Independent consultants supporting Blue Engine, an education nonprofit improving K–12 teaching and student access to grade-level learning. Providing facilitation, coaching, implementation support, and systems advising.

Posted 8/25/2026part-timeLouisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $75 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in K–12 education and instructional improvement, with a focus on high-quality instructional materials, inclusive practices, and building relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to facilitate professional learning and support educators in implementing effective strategies for student success.

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K–12 Education ExperienceInstructional Improvement ExpertiseHigh-Quality Instructional Materials ImplementationStrong Communication SkillsAdult Learning Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Instructional CoachingData-Driven Decision MakingCurriculum DesignMulti-Tiered Systems of SupportCo-Teaching StrategiesSpecially Designed InstructionInclusive PracticesLearning WalksImplementation ReviewsProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationResponsiveness to FeedbackIndependent WorkProactive Communication

Industry Keywords

K–12 EducationEducator DevelopmentInstructional MaterialsMultilingual Learner InstructionSystems ChangeStakeholder EngagementEducational EquityProfessional LearningCharter NetworksDistrict-Level Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and school, district, or state leaders
Adapt Blue Engine content to partner contexts while maintaining learning goals and integrity
Prepare, calibrate, and reflect with the Blue Engine project team
Provide individual or group instructional coaching
Support educators in using data, high-quality instructional materials, and inclusive practices
Conduct observations, learning walks, or implementation reviews and identify strengths, barriers, and next steps with partners
Provide strategic thought partnership on instructional improvement, implementation strategy, leadership development, or systems change
Facilitate planning with school, district, or state leaders and advise on implementation conditions and supports
Contribute expertise to research, program or product design, partnerships, proposals, pilots, and strategic priorities
Execute agreed services and deliverables according to project milestones and quality standards
Collaborate under a project-specific scope of work defining services, deliverables, timelines, fees, and points of contact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial professional experience in K–12 education, educator development, and/or instructional improvement
Deep expertise in at least one of: high-quality instructional materials implementation and adaptation; specially designed instruction and supports for students with disabilities; multilingual learner instruction and language development; inclusive Tier 1 instruction and designing for learner variability; multi-tiered systems of support and curriculum-aligned intervention; co-teaching and educator collaboration; district- or state-level implementation and systems change
Record of high-quality work and measurable impact on student outcomes, educator practice, organizational capacity, and/or student experience
Experience working with schools, districts, state education agencies, or charter networks
Ability to build trusting, productive relationships with stakeholders across roles, backgrounds, and identities
Strong written and verbal communication skills adapted to different audiences and contexts
Ability to work independently, manage deliverables and timelines, and communicate proactively about progress or potential barriers
Responsiveness to feedback and willingness to participate in collaborative design, preparation, calibration, and reflection
Alignment with Blue Engine’s mission and commitment to expanding access to grade-level learning for students who have been historically marginalized
Depending on the engagement: experience facilitating adult learning in virtual and in-person environments; experience coaching teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, or system leaders; knowledge of particular curricula, content areas, student populations, or geographic contexts; availability for in-person work or travel in a particular region
Applicants should submit a current résumé, expertise description, examples of relevant experience and impact, geographic location and in-person availability, general FY27 availability, and a relevant work sample when available
Independent Contractor (1099) arrangement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible travel expenses may be reimbursed, if applicable
Project-based, day-based, or hourly compensation
Flexible project-based opportunities throughout FY27
Independent consultants are not eligible for Blue Engine employee benefits, paid leave, or retirement benefits