Blue Engine Independent Consultant Network

Program Design, Facilitation, Coaching, and Implementation Support

• Teacher development 

• Instructional leader development 

• Systems-level consulting 

Across our partnerships, we prioritize high-quality instructional materials, inclusive instructional practices, educator collaboration, and the systems and conditions required for strong implementation. 

Blue Engine is building a network of experienced independent consultants who can complement our internal team with specialized expertise and flexible program support. Consultants may be engaged to support projects across three broad areas: 

• Professional learning and Facilitation 

• Instructional Coaching and Implementation Support 

• Strategic and Systems Advising 

Depending on the project, this work may also include program or product design, research and analysis, and other specialized support. 

Engagements may range from a single deliverable or professional learning session to a series of facilitation, coaching, design, or advisory activities over several weeks or months 

For each engagement, Blue Engine and the consultant will agree on a project-specific scope of work defining the services, deliverables, timeline, fee structure, and points of collaboration. 

Blue Engine may consider consultants for one or more of the following areas based on their experience and the project’s needs.

• Internalize, contextualize, and facilitate professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and school, district, or state leaders.

• Adapt existing Blue Engine content to partner context while maintaining the goals and integrity of the learning experience.

• Prepare, calibrate, and reflect with the Blue Engine project team to strengthen delivery and respond to participant feedback.

• Provide individual or group coaching for teachers, instructional coaches, and school or system leaders.

• Support educators in using data, high-quality instructional materials, and inclusive practices to increase students’ access to grade-level learning.

• Conduct observations, learning walks, or implementation reviews and help partners identify strengths, barriers, and next steps.

• Provide specialized thought partnership on instructional improvement, implementation strategy, leadership development, or systems change.

• Facilitate planning with school, district, or state leaders and advise on the conditions and supports required for strong implementation.

• Contribute specialized expertise to research, program or product design, emerging partnerships, proposals, pilots, or other strategic priorities.

Blue Engine welcomes applications from consultants with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Applicants do not need expertise in every area. We will consider consultants for opportunities aligned with their experience, strengths, and availability. 

Strong candidates will generally demonstrate:

Substantial professional experience in K–12 education, educator development, and/or instructional improvement

Depending on the engagement, Blue Engine may also prioritize:

• 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

Consultants may be contacted when an opportunity aligns with their expertise, location, availability, and fee structure. 

Before work begins, each engagement will include a written scope of work outlining: 

• Services and deliverables

• Timeline and milestones

• Preparation, delivery, documentation, and follow-up expectations

• Blue Engine and consultant points of contact

• Fee structure

• Travel expectations and reimbursements, if applicable

• Confidentiality, data privacy, and ownership requirements

Consultants are responsible for executing agreed-upon services and deliverables in alignment with the milestones and quality standards established in the scope of work. 

Applicants should submit:

• A current résumé

• A brief description of the expertise areas for which you would like to be considered

• Examples of relevant experience and impact

• Geographic location and regions in which they are available to work in person

• General availability during FY27

• A relevant work sample, when available

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Blue Engine may invite applicants to participate in an interview, submit an additional work sample, or complete a brief demonstration aligned to potential assignments. 

Joining the consultant network does not guarantee a contract or future work. Blue Engine will contact consultants as relevant opportunities become available. 

Half- and full-day engagement fees are intended to account for the reasonable preparation, delivery, documentation, and follow-up associated with the engagement.

These ranges are general guidance; rates may vary for specific projects based on the nature and complexity of the work, geographic market, and available funding.

Final compensation and any eligible travel expenses will be established in the project-specific scope of work.