Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Chicago, Illinois

Curriculum Associates • Chicago, IL

6d • $30 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) with a background in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Associate Manager or Manager of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with educators and leaders. This is a per diem role, meaning consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis and paid hourly. The schedule is highly dependent on customer demand, with peak times typically from August through October and again in January and February. Due to the seasonal and as-needed nature of this role, it is not recommended to hold a simultaneous full-time role during school hours.

Requirements

• Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, and providing ELA or Reading professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards.
• Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
• Understand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development to ensure participants meet learning objectives
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Proven organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent computer and internet skills including knowledge of Office programs (Outlook, Word, PPT, etc.); knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Must have own transportation
• A valid driver's license is required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
• Bilingual and biliterate (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading
• Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants
• Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning
• Meet teachers where they are and provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders. This may range from providing lesson planning and pacing support, to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, to working with leaders to identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges
• Engage in internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached)
• Track and submit detailed training notes, as well as complete all assignments in a timely manner
• Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects

Benefits

• Competitive salary, ranging from $30/hour-$65.63/hour, depending on the type of work you will be assigned to complete (e.g. “at-home” work versus “away from home” work, such as working directly with educators).
• Compensation for PL delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Company-provided laptop.
• Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period.
• All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level