Professional Learning Specialist – Greater Los Angeles Area/California

Curriculum Associates•US CA Remote, CA

6d•$60,750 - $99,750•Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is hiring a Professional Learning Specialist based in the greater Los Angeles, California area. The role is intended for an educator transitioning out of the classroom and involves working with school and district communities to improve Mathematics and English Language Arts instruction for students in grades K–8. The specialist provides targeted professional development, classroom support, data analysis, project management, and communication with district and site leaders. The position is not remote and requires travel of up to 70% in the designated territory, including overnight stays and travel by car, plane, and/or public transportation. The specialist supports district-wide adoption and implementation of the Ready program and the i-Ready online assessment and instruction program. They tailor support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson-planning and pacing guidance, helping educators interpret data and apply it to instruction, and working with leaders to identify implementation successes and challenges. They collaborate with district and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules, and represent the company’s mission and commitment to better classrooms. The position also includes attending relevant educational conferences when scheduling permits and participating in team development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in teaching, teacher coaching, or professional development. Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools and online assessments, discussing and applying data with educators, applying adult-learning principles, managing and evaluating program implementation, and providing classroom coaching. Familiarity with California Mathematics/ELA standards for grades K–8 or comparable state standards, and/or Next Generation Science Standards, is sought. A valid driver’s license and background check are required. Bilingual ability is preferred. The posted 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 earned on work-related flights and hotel stays; 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, and comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
Understanding of adult-learning principles and how to apply them to professional development.
Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure the integrity of program implementations.
Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching so teachers can effectively deliver company solutions.
Willingness to travel within the designated territory and to company meetings several times throughout the year.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of California State Standards for Mathematics/ELA, grades K–8, or comparable state standards.
Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards, including content and practice standards.
Background teaching or coaching Mathematics or ELA and experience leading professional development with school and district leaders.

Responsibilities

Become an expert on the company’s online Inform and Instruction program and Common Core products.
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 assessment and instruction program.
Deliver professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effective implementation of Ready and i-Ready.
Provide tailored onsite support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson-planning and pacing support, data analysis and application to instruction, and identification of 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, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders.
Serve as a thought leader for Curriculum Associates and exemplify its mission-driven approach.
Attend relevant educational conferences when scheduling permits and participate in team-provided development.
Travel within the designated territory and to company meetings several times throughout the year.