Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$82,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Literacy Curriculum Specialist will support teachers in the implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs at multiple schools through coaching, professional development and curriculum development.

Requirements

At least four years of successful teaching of English at the secondary school level
A valid secondary English credential
Knowledge of the Common Core ELA Standards, CA ELD Standards, and aligned instruction
Knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional practices that promote student academic success in science
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experienced in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers
Dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

A passion for dramatically improving student experiences and outcomes in science and a belief in serving ALL students
A master’s degree in education or related field
Able to travel between the Central Office (Downtown LA) and school sites/other locations around the greater Los Angeles area

Responsibilities

Provide teachers with instructional coaching and support to implement grade-level standards-aligned ELA and ELD instruction for ALL students
Implement a variety of coaching services in alignment with co-constructed coaching goals and student outcomes (co-planning, student work analysis, data analysis, co-teaching or demo lessons, guided peer observations, etc.)
Collaborate with administrators and department leaders at school sites around department goals for ELA instruction
Support adopted curriculum and GD ELA courses through the creation of supporting resources (pacing recommendations, grading guidance, assessment design, etc.)
Support the implementation of ELA assessments by coaching teachers and supporting schools with analyzing available data and planning for adjustments to instruction
Work collaboratively to plan and facilitate ELA professional development
Support the implementation of district and school-wide literacy strategies
Provide resources to support school and district strategic plans related to literacy by: coordinating efforts of the Literacy and ELD teams supporting efforts to build literacy across the curriculum at school sites providing guidance and professional development to literacy leads at each school and ensure sustainability of literacy strategic plans attending district professional development and collaboration, serving as liaison between the home office and campus leadership teams
In conjunction with Director of Literacy and ELD Programs, Coordinators of ELD Programs, Special Education Program Specialists, other Curriculum Specialists, and school site leaders support programming and MTSS support for students based on need
Engage in other duties relevant to the successful implementation of the Green Dot ELA and ELD Programs

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning/coaching access
California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Optional 401k contribution option
Eligible employees receive a discretionary bonus after one year of service as an alternative to a traditional company match at a rate up to 4% of your salary (match of deferral) plus 20% of 4% (to offset taxes on the discretionary bonus).
Access to telecommuting/hybrid policy (eligibility determined by hiring manager)
Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
Potential for annual bonuses
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays)
An additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)