Professional Learning Specialist - K-8 Math - Huntsville, Alabama
About The Position
Curriculum Associates is hiring a Professional Learning Specialist focused on K–8 Mathematics to support school districts in North Alabama and, depending on business needs, elsewhere in Alabama. This educator-facing position is not remote, and candidates must live in North Alabama or be willing to relocate there; the posting also states that candidates must live within 30 miles of the posting location. The specialist provides targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, project management, and communication with district and school-site leaders. The role supports districts selecting and implementing the Ready program and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction program, with a focus on effective classroom implementation and equitable learning experiences. Support is tailored to educators’ needs and may include lesson-planning and pacing guidance, helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction, and helping leaders identify implementation successes and challenges. The specialist collaborates with teachers, students, district and site leaders, and the Sales team; develops and revises annual professional development plans and schedules with district and site leaders; and serves as a thought leader representing the company’s mission. The role includes staying current through company-provided development and relevant educational conferences. Travel of up to 80% is required, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation. A valid driver’s license is required. The listed salary range is $60,750–$99,750. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-contributed 401(k), and a company cell phone. Employees may keep travel points from work-related flights and hotels; mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching, coaching teachers, or providing professional development.
- Fluency using digital tools, including online assessments.
- Comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
- Understanding of adult-learning principles and how to apply them in professional development.
- Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations.
- Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching so teachers can deliver Curriculum Associates solutions effectively.
- Willingness to travel within the designated territory and to company meetings several times throughout the year.
- Must currently reside in North Alabama or be willing to relocate to the area; the posting also says candidates must live within 30 miles of the posting location.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Travel of up to 80% is required and is considered an essential job function.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Grades K–8, or comparable state standards, including content and practice standards.
- Background teaching and/or coaching Mathematics.
- Experience leading professional development with school and district leaders.
Responsibilities
- Become an expert on the company’s online Diagnostic and Instruction program and Common Core product.
- Support districts in selecting and implementing products intended to have a lasting impact on learning.
- Support district-wide adoptions of the Ready program and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction program.
- Deliver professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effectively implementing Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning.
- Provide tailored on-site support, including lesson-planning and pacing support, data analysis and application to instruction, and support identifying implementation successes and challenges.
- Collaborate with district and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules.
- Provide ongoing in-classroom support and high-quality classroom coaching.
- Conduct data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders.
- Manage, monitor, evaluate, and help ensure the integrity of program implementations.
- Represent Curriculum Associates as a thought leader and exemplify its mission-driven approach.
- Attend relevant educational conferences when scheduling permits and participate in team-provided development.
- Collaborate with the Sales team, teachers, students, and school districts.
- Travel within the designated territory and to company meetings; travel may include overnight stays.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-contributed 401(k)
- Company cell phone
- Ability to keep 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
