Professional Learning Specialist – ELA – Morgantown, West Virginia
About The Position
Curriculum Associates seeks a Professional Learning Specialist to join their team. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and/or coaching ELA or Reading, as well as experience leading professional development with school and district leaders. Successful candidates will show flexibility and synergy with different team members including our Sales team, teachers, students, and school districts as part of day-to-day interactions. The Professional Learning Specialist will be responsible for providing targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders. Dynamic, engaging leaders who are interested in making a lasting and direct impact with the way schools teach ELA/Reading to students from grades K–8 are encouraged to apply. This is NOT a remote position. A heavy travel requirement is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, or providing ELA or Reading professional development learning.
- Fluency using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
- An understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional learning.
- Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations.
- Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure teachers have the skills necessary to deliver CA solutions effectively.
- Willingness to travel within designated territory as well as to company meetings several times throughout the year (once safe to do so).
- Candidates with a strong working knowledge of the State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards.
- Must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to Morgantown, West Virginia.
- A valid driver's license is required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- A Master's degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted professional development.
- Provide ongoing in-classroom support.
- Conduct data analysis.
- Manage daily projects.
- Communicate with district and site leaders.
- Become an expert on the company’s online Diagnostic and Instruction program, as well as core and supplemental products, with an emphasis on ELA or Reading.
- Support districts in selecting and implementing a product with lasting impact on learning.
- Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences.
- Support district-wide adoptions of Curriculum Associates’ products.
- Ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning 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.
- Collaborate with district leader and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional learning plans and schedules.
- Serve as a thought leader for Curriculum Associates, exemplifying the company’s mission-driven approach and commitment to creating better classrooms for students and teachers.
- Stay current and attend company- provided educational conferences related to your role, when scheduling permits, and participate in team-provided development.
- Experience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis.
- Collaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401k plan with employer match
- Flexible vacation and sick policy
- Twelve paid holidays
- Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
- Additional perks and benefits
- Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
- Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
