Independent Contractor - LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator – Trainer and Consultant of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling

Cambium Learning Group

1d•Remote

About The Position

In search of Independent Contractors with Spanish proficiency and expertise supporting Multilingual Learners to conduct professional learning services for schools and districts across the country using LETRS professional learning; Requirements include deep background knowledge of Science of Reading, knowledge of the practical application of structured literacy, experience with Dual Immersion or ESL/ELL/ELD certification or experience, Spanish language proficiency, and a minimum of 3 years of direct teaching experience with multilingual learners.

Requirements

Must be available to deliver sessions Monday-Friday during business hours at least 2-3 days a month. Some evening and Saturday sessions may be required. Some travel (mostly regional) may be required.
Bachelor's degree (required) in elementary education, curriculum/instruction, speech/language pathology, education administration, school psychology, or comparable (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 8 years teaching experience
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience (administrative, central office/ agency, teacher leader, instructional coach etc.)
Minimum of 3+ years of direct teaching experience supporting Emergent Bilingual/ Multilingual Language Learners; Dual Immersion experience strongly preferred
Experience delivering training (for several consecutive days) to audiences of up to 50
Experience coaching/consulting teachers in applying best practices in classrooms with various populations of learners
Experience navigating remote meeting platforms
Experience in client/partnership management
Certified or endorsed in Dual Immersion (preferred), ESL/ELL (or equivalent); or demonstrated equivalent experience in lieu of formal certification
Demonstrated Spanish language proficiency (oral and written)
Completion of LETRS online coursework; approximately 40 hours per Volume (self-paced with no compensation)
Attendance and completion of live online LETRS sessions; approximately 24 hours of training (no compensation)
Attendance at a 4-day LETRS Facilitator Training (live online or in-person; standard travel costs paid by company; no compensation)
Observe 6 hours of training (live online)
Co-train a 1-day training in the field (live online)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Certified or endorsed in Dual Immersion (preferred), ESL/ELL (or equivalent); or demonstrated equivalent experience in lieu of formal certification

Responsibilities

Deep knowledge of the science of reading, writing, language and literacy development, and implications on instructional practices with students from a variety of home language environments
Effective presentation skills for in-person and virtual settings utilizing a variety of collaboration and engagements strategies
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Awareness of current research and trends in literacy and teacher quality
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, collaboration, and sensibility to build rapport with customers and co-workers)
Flexible with changes in direction and the ability to overcome challenges that accompany change
Commendable work ethic, commitment to ensure quality standards are met, and unwavering commitment to excellence
Facility with various video conferencing platforms to facilitate service delivery
Proficiency using technology-based productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Google and other web applications
Availability to travel as needed within a geographic region using various modes of transportation with little lead time