Professional Learning Specialist (ELA or Reading) - The Triangle, North Carolina
About The Position
Curriculum Associates is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist with an ELA or Reading background to support districts and schools across North Carolina, based in the Triangle area. The role is suited to an educator transitioning from classroom teaching and involves helping schools select and implement the company’s learning products, including Ready and i-Ready. The specialist provides targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, project management, and communication with district and site leaders. The position emphasizes equitable classroom learning for students in grades K–8 and requires collaboration with educators, leaders, students, and internal teams. This is not a remote role; candidates must live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to the Triangle, North Carolina. Travel up to 80% is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching, coaching teachers, or providing professional development learning.
- Fluency with 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 learning.
- Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching.
- Willingness to travel within the designated territory and to company meetings several times throughout the year.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to the Triangle, North Carolina.
Nice To Haves
- Strong working knowledge of State Standards for Mathematics and/or ELA in grades K–8, including content and practice standards.
Responsibilities
- Become an expert on the company’s online Diagnostic and Instruction program and its core and supplemental products, with an emphasis on Mathematics and ELA.
- Support districts in selecting and implementing products with lasting impact on learning.
- Support district-wide adoptions of Curriculum Associates’ products.
- Deliver professional learning to teachers, coaches, and leaders on implementing Ready and i-Ready effectively.
- Provide tailored on-site support, including lesson planning and pacing support, data analysis and instructional application, and identifying implementation successes and challenges.
- Collaborate with district and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional learning plans and schedules.
- Manage, monitor, evaluate, and help ensure the integrity of program implementations.
- Provide classroom coaching to help teachers deliver Curriculum Associates solutions effectively.
- Serve as a thought leader representing the company’s mission and commitment to improving classrooms.
- Attend relevant educational conferences and participate in team-provided development.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Sales, teachers, students, and school districts.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- 401(k) 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
- Employees may keep travel points earned from work-related flights and hotel bookings
- Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
