Educational Consultant - Per Diem - ELA Biliterate Spanish - Anywhere US

Curriculum Associates • US TX Remote, TX

3d • $35 - $65 • Remote

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA/Reading) with a background in teaching ELA/ Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for retired educators or those transitioning out of the classroom to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students, and still be part of a school community. The Educational Consultant will work closely with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals to facilitate high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicate consultatively with schoolteachers and leaders.

Requirements

• Biliterate in Spanish and English with the ability to lead meetings, facilitate trainings, and produce high-quality documentation in both.
• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA/Reading, coaching teachers of ELA/Reading, and providing ELA /Reading professional development.
• Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA and 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.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort
• Must have own transportation
• Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (6–12) level
• Knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ELA or Reading.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA/Reading
• 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, i-Ready, and core products 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 $35/hour-$65/hour
• Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
• Company-provided laptop.

What This Job Offers

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