Professional Learning Specialist - Randolph County, WV

Curriculum Associates

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Curriculum Associates is an education technology company dedicated to improving classrooms with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready, serving a third of the nation's K–8 students. With over 50 years of commitment to educators and accessible learning, the company's team of more than 2,500 employees works to provide world-class programs and support. Curriculum Associates is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist (Math) to join their team. This role is ideal for an educator transitioning out of the classroom who has a background in teaching and/or coaching Mathematics and experience leading professional development for school and district leaders. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility and collaboration with various team members, including the Sales team, teachers, students, and school districts. Responsibilities include providing targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders. The company encourages dynamic, engaging leaders interested in making a direct impact on K–8 Mathematics education to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching Mathematics, coaching teachers of Mathematics, or providing Mathematics professional development
• 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 development
• 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 Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards
• A valid driver's license is required for this role

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders
• Become an expert on the company’s online Diagnostic and Instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on Mathematics
• Support districts select and implement a product with lasting impact on learning
• Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences
• Support district-wide adoptions of the Ready Mathematics program and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction program
• Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development 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, ranging from 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 development 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

• Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match
• Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level