Temporary

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

We are seeking a temporary Subject Matter Expert (SME) with experience delivering professional learning and a deep understanding of educational systems, including the cultural, historical, and community contexts that shape them. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of special education practices and a commitment to high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.

This role involves developing and delivering engaging, inclusive professional development content—developed by Subject Matter Experts from Public Consulting Group (PCG), in collaboration with the client—to educators, leaders, and families.

This is a temporary, part-time position, estimated at 4-16 hours per week, depending on the delivery schedule. Flexibility is required to meet project needs. While content delivery must follow the schedule provided by the client, content development may be completed during evenings or weekends, based on the project plan.

Key Responsibilities 

• Facilitate professional learning sessions tailored to the unique needs of educators, leaders, and families, using content and facilitation guides developed by PCG. 

• Deliver culturally relevant and inclusive content across both virtual and in-person settings. 

• Collaborate closely with PCG’s Subject Matter Experts, Project Director, and Project Managers to ensure alignment with project goals, applicable standards, and client priorities. 

• Support the development of key professional development deliverables, including: 

• Slide deck – Visually accessible and aligned to session objectives and adult learning principles 

• Engagement guide – Participant-facing tool with reflection prompts, space for notes, and application activities 

• Facilitation guide – Scripted guide with timing cues, discussion prompts, and facilitation tips 

• These materials are designed based on client-defined objectives and aligned to relevant educational priorities. 

• Provide and apply constructive feedback to improve session outcomes and support continuous refinement of content and facilitation approaches. 

• Maintain clear, consistent communication with all stakeholders to support the success of professional development activities. 

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a K–12 setting. 

• Strong understanding of cultural, historical, and community influences education, with the ability to apply this context when engaging adult learners. 

• Proven experience facilitating professional learning for diverse adult audiences, including educators, leaders, and families. 

• Ability to deliver content clearly and effectively using a facilitation guide, while creating a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging, pacing, and engagement strategies to meet the needs of varied stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to incorporate participant feedback (e.g., exit slips) to reflect on and refine future delivery strategies. 

• Responsiveness to coaching and feedback, with a commitment to continuous improvement in both content and delivery. 

• Highly organized and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful adult learning experiences. 

• Availability to travel based on the client’s professional learning schedule and commit to being onsite two to three days per month. Each onsite day includes a full-day session from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., consisting of six hours of delivery and two hours of preparation. The specific schedule will be coordinated with the Project Director to ensure alignment with the client’s onsite needs, organizational priorities, and the candidate’s schedule. Schedules will be confirmed at least one month in advance and communicated during project meetings.

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Pay Rate: $150.00 Hourly

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.