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

Curriculum Associates • Chicago, IL

4d • 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. This role involves facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with educators and leaders. The position is per diem, 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. This role requires considerable travel and is not remote, requiring the candidate to live in or near the Chicago area.

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.
• 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.
• 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.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
• Must have own transportation.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must live in the Chicago area.

Nice To Haves

• Retired educator or educator transitioning out of the classroom.
• Master’s degree in ELA or Reading.
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx).
• Bilingual and biliterate (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality professional development, training, and support.
• Analyze data and communicate consultatively with educators and leaders.
• 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.
• Deliver professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning.
• Provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson planning, pacing support, data analysis, and identifying implementation successes and challenges.
• Engage in internal cycles of professional improvement and development, including observation, feedback, and coaching.
• Track and submit detailed training notes, and 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.
• 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