Blue Engine Independent Consultant Network - TN Technical Assistance

Blue Engine is launching a statewide technical assistance partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education and is seeking experienced Tennessee-based independent consultants to support high-quality implementation of RTI²-A+B across local education agencies (LEAs). Consultants will work directly with district and school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity, not a full-time position. Approximately 10 consultants are anticipated. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Joining the network does not guarantee a contract, a specific assignment, a volume of work, or a number of hours.

Responsibilities

Diagnose implementation needs by developing an understanding of LEA context, priorities, systems, strengths, and challenges; Develop and support implementation plans with district and school leaders; Facilitate professional learning and collaborative learning experiences; Coach educators and leaders to strengthen inclusive instruction, tiered academic and behavioral supports, and alignment among Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III instruction and intervention; Develop or adapt practical tools and resources; Monitor implementation and adjust support based on implementation, perception, practice, and student data; Coordinate and document engagement activities; Build partner capacity to sustain effective RTI²-A+B implementation

Requirements

Experienced Tennessee-based independent consultant; Tennessee location and availability to work in person within an assigned region; Expertise in one or more of: RTI/MTSS and tiered academic and behavioral intervention, inclusive Tier 1 instruction and designing for learner variability, special education and specially designed instruction, multilingual learner instruction and language development, instructional coaching and adult learning, data-informed instructional improvement, district- or school-level implementation and systems change; Availability during FY27; Current résumé; Brief description of expertise areas; Examples of relevant experience and impact; Relevant work sample when available

Benefits

Project-based opportunities throughout FY27; Travel expectations and reimbursements, if applicable; Possible inclusion in Blue Engine's Independent Consultant Network for other project-based opportunities