Educational Consultant

UnTapped Genius is seeking Genius Consultants who share a deep commitment to our mission and whose expertise will expand our capacity to serve public schools and districts with excellence. This is a contract-based role with rolling opportunities throughout the academic year, with most engagements spanning late summer through spring. Consultants may also be invited to facilitate summer professional learning experiences.

Role Structure & Compensation

• Contract type: Independent consultant (part-time or full-time, based on assignment).
• Commitment: Ranges from 2–5 days per week, depending on project needs.
• Daily rate: $500–$600 (based on experience).
• Estimated contract value: $40,000–$90,000 annually (for 3–5 days per week over ~30 weeks).
• Benefits: This role does not include benefits.
• Travel: Required for on-site support.

About UnTapped Genius

At UnTapped Genius, we believe every educator and leader has UnTapped Genius that, when tapped into, transforms classrooms and communities. Our mission is to strengthen schools and districts by equipping them with evidence-based, innovative solutions and empowering leaders to implement them effectively resulting in sustainable student achievement.

Our work centers on three pillars:

• Instructional Coherence – Strengthening Tier I and Tier II instruction through alignment, strong first-teach practices, and responsive checks for understanding.
• HQIM Implementation – Partnering with schools and districts to maximize the impact of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs), bridging curriculum to practice and supporting programs such as Bluebonnet, Eureka Math TEKS Edition, Amplify Texas, HMH, Benchmark, and SAAVAS.
• Leadership Development – Coaching leaders to establish accountability, build sustainable systems, and create cultures where teachers thrive and students succeed.

Through on-site support, data-driven strategies, and customized professional development, we collaborate with school and district teams to ensure that curriculum and coaching translate into stronger student outcomes.

About the Role

As a Genius Consultant, you will:

• Empower Campus & District Teams – Provide hands-on coaching that builds clarity, capacity, and alignment across schools and systems.
• Strengthen HQIM Implementation – Support leaders and teachers in internalizing and delivering curriculum effectively, ensuring students have equitable access to grade-level content.
• Develop & Implement Plans – Use district and campus data to set actionable goals, translate them into quarterly priorities, and drive progress through weekly steps.
• Facilitate Professional Growth – Design and deliver engaging, context-specific professional learning experiences.
• Coach Leaders – Grow leadership capacity through side-by-side coaching, accountability structures, and feedback loops.
• Drive Innovation – Introduce and refine evidence-based practices that accelerate teacher and student growth.

Work Schedule

Consultants typically serve 2–5 campuses or districts per week, with schedules tailored to assignment load.

Who You Are: Key Traits of a Genius Consultant

Our Genius Consultants embody the Six Genius Traits, which guide how we partner and lead:

• Self-Starter – Takes initiative and drives work forward with purpose.
• Pedagogical Expert – Masters instructional strategies and learning science.
• Assertive Communicator – Builds trust through clear, authentic communication.
• Empowering – Equips others with confidence and tools to succeed independently.
• Innovative – Delivers creative, forward-thinking solutions tailored to context.
• Confident – Balances expertise with humility, always open to growth.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience coaching and developing leaders to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Background in K–12 education, preferably in Texas.
• Familiarity with HQIMs (Eureka, Amplify, HMH, Benchmark, SAAVAS, Bluebonnet).
• Experience facilitating adult learning and managing group dynamics.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to connect across diverse contexts.
• Knowledge of the Texas education landscape, including TEKS and STAAR.
• Documented track record of impact—evidence of improved teacher practice, leadership capacity, or student outcomes as a direct result of your coaching, leadership, or instructional support.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following (please read carefully):

• Resume + Tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience and measurable results.
• Initial Performance Task
• Select one of the six Genius Traits and write a 250–300 word reflection on how you’ve exemplified it.
• Propose a creative, sustainable solution for this scenario: A school district is struggling with low educator engagement in professional development sessions. How would you inspire participation and ensure impact?

This task allows us to see how you think, lead, and problem-solve in authentic contexts.

• Truity DISC Assessment – Include a screenshot of your results.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected candidates will move forward with interviews and performance-based tasks.

Join Us

At UnTapped Genius, this work is about more than a consulting contract—it’s about creating conditions where educators’ and leaders’ genius is tapped into, building the capacity needed to deliver excellent instruction every day. When teachers and leaders grow, students thrive. As a Genius Consultant, you’ll strengthen HQIM implementation, coach leaders, and help cultivate systems that lead to lasting student outcomes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $500.00 per day

Work Location: On the road