Success Lead - Bluebonnet Learning RLA - Texas

Great Minds•Texas, TX

7d•$77,000 - $87,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Service Designer supports Great Minds in its mission to foster effective implementation of all curriculum products. This role is responsible for researching, writing, reviewing, and revising content that supports the implementation efforts of current and potential users of Great Minds-supported curricula. The Senior Service Designer will develop professional learning experiences in alignment with best practices for adult learning. The Senior Service Designer will also plan and lead associated internal learning and development on the developed professional learning experiences. This role is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator, instructional coach, curriculum developer, or school leader who possesses K-5 RLA knowledge and pedagogical expertise, passion for high-quality, knowledge-building curriculum, and the belief that every child is capable of greatness. While the work is remote, this will also be a highly collaborative position, necessitating a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience developing professional learning content. This may include designing and writing in-person or virtual PD workshops, coaching tools and resources, and/or digital professional development courses
Extensive content knowledge in Reading Language Arts TEKS, including foundational literacy
At least 3 years of experience facilitating professional development workshops for teachers and administrators
At least 1 year of experience supporting and leading implementation of Texas Education Agency OER instructional materials (“COVID Emergency Response” or “Bluebonnet Learning)
Extensive, expert knowledge of pedagogical approaches
Unmatched writing and editing skills
Deep content and pedagogical knowledge as they relate to improving instruction and leadership at all levels of a school system
Extensive knowledge of public, charter, and private schools as well as the regional priorities, laws, and influences that impact education
Passion for and commitment to the importance of high-quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
Commitment to high standards, instructional quality, and continuous improvement for oneself and others
Receptivity to feedback with a focus on reflective practice
Highly collaborative with the ability to consistently exhibit diplomacy, tact, and integrity
Appreciation for the challenges and victories faced everyday by educators and their leaders working toward improving student learning outcomes
Empathy, curiosity, and the desire to continually grow as a learner
Deep belief that every child is capable of greatness
Bachelor’s degree
New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check and provide declaration of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Nice To Haves

School or district leadership experience (preferred)
Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction

Responsibilities

Create high-quality professional learning content, that is aligned with a project’s vision and service development quality and rigor expectations for Bluebonnet Learning Reading Language Arts (K-5 RLA & TEKS)
Partner closely with the Texas Implementation Services team and maintain open and clear lines of communication
Execute on the service development milestones, effectively communicating within and across teams and departments within Great Minds
Provide visual design support to meet the learning design needs of a project
Ensure that accessibility guidelines are followed
Define multi-year learning sequences – around content, instruction and academic equity – with both synchronous and on demand delivery modes – for teachers and administrators at the school and district level
Participate in the writing effort for all professional learning resources (e.g., digital course videos, digital course downloads and reading material, workshop facilitator guides, workshop facilitator handouts)
Participate in the development and execution of internal learning and development experiences that equip field-facing teams to effectively deliver services
Participate in an iterative process of creating, facilitating, observing and revising offerings based on participant input and feedback
Maintain in-depth knowledge of Great Minds professional learning design and relevant products/curricula the professional learning is designed to support
Use quantitative and qualitative data on teaching and administrative practices and stated needs to create learning offerings
Think flexibly and openly about the future possibilities of service offerings
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the Service Design and Development team as needed
Meet deliverable milestones and deadlines consistently and bring a solutions orientation when and where roadblocks may occur
Provide timely communication with team leadership to address priorities, challenges, risks, feedback, and other matters relevant to Great Minds and its mission
Cultivate and maintain a strong and supportive Great Minds culture in all work environments, with an emphasis on trust, collegiality, curiosity, and quality
Perform other duties as assigned