Per Diem - Educational Consultant, Professional Learning-Tulsa, Oklahoma

Curriculum Associates

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. This per diem role allows retiring or transitioning educators to stay connected to meaningful work that reaches millions of students nationwide. As a part-time Per-Diem Professional Learning, Educational Consultant, you'll travel across your assigned territory delivering high-quality professional development, coaching teachers and leaders, and helping schools use data to drive real student outcomes. You'll become a product expert on i-Ready and other widely used core and supplemental programs, while working alongside a collaborative team of transitioned educators. The schedule peaks August–October and January–March, offering flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, and providing professional development
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, 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.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Must currently live in Tulsa Oklahoma or be open to relocating to the area
• Must have own transportation
• Valid driver's license is required
• Ability to travel up to 80%

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the secondary (6–12) level
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx)
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on grades K–8
• Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators
• Adjust professional development workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants
• Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development 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

• Company-provided laptop
• Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel
• Compensation for PD delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees