Curriculum Associates

Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Missouri. Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) with a background in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders.. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with school teachers and leaders.. Given the as-needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, we do not recommend that you maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours , simultaneous with the Per Diem Educational Consultant role at Curriculum Associates.. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation.

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At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students. If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person! Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Missouri Are you a retired educator or educator transitioning out of the classroom? This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven company focused on creating equitable classrooms for students, and still be part of a school community! Curriculum Associates is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) with a background in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with school teachers and leaders.  Hours: Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis, paid hourly. Schedule is highly dependent on customer demand – professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours. Our peak times of the year include August through October and then again January and February, although we deliver professional development throughout the school year. Given the as-needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, we do not recommend that you maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours, simultaneous with the Per Diem Educational Consultant role at Curriculum Associates. Location: This position is based in Missouri.  Candidates must either currently live in or be open to relocating to Missouri. Must have own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role. Travel: Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions. Travel includes overnight stays at hotels and transportation via car, plane, and/or public transportation. Out-of-state travel may be required based on business demand. Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $35/hour-$65/hour, depending on the type of work you will be assigned to complete (e.g. “at-home” work versus “away from home” work, such as working directly with educators). We provide compensation for PL delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses. to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. Company-provided laptop. Benefits: Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage, under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period. All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time. Start Date: ASAP The impact you'll have: <ul><li>Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading </li><li>Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators. Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants </li><li>Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning </li><li>Meet teachers where they are and provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders. This may range from providing 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 </li><li>Engage in internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached) </li><li>Track and submit detailed training notes, as well as complete all assignments in a timely manner </li><li>Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects </li></ul>What we're looking for: <ul><li>Minimally, a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, and providing ELA or Reading professional development. Master’s degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K–8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards. </li><li>Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders </li><li>Understand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development to ensure participants meet learning objectives </li><li>Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills </li><li>Exceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Proven organizational skills and high attention to detail </li><li>Excellent computer and internet skills including knowledge of Office programs (Outlook, Word, PPT, etc.); knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) a plus. </li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort</li></ul>

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