Professional Learning Specialist (ELA or Reading)) - Missouri
Curriculum Associates - US, MO
posted 3 days ago
About the position
Curriculum Associates seeks a Professional Learning Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and/or coaching ELA or Reading, as well as experience leading professional development with school and district leaders. This position is focused on creating equitable classrooms for students and allows the candidate to remain part of a school community. The Professional Learning Specialist will be responsible for providing targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders. Successful candidates will show flexibility and synergy with different team members including our Sales team, teachers, students, and school districts as part of day-to-day interactions. Dynamic, engaging leaders who are interested in making a lasting and direct impact with the way schools teach ELA/Reading to students from grades K-8 are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on effective implementation of Curriculum Associates' products.
- Support districts in selecting and implementing a product with lasting impact on learning.
- Collaborate with district leaders and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional learning plans and schedules.
- Deliver tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson planning and data analysis.
- Become an expert on the company's online Diagnostic and Instruction program, as well as core and supplemental products, with an emphasis on ELA or Reading.
- Support district-wide adoptions of Curriculum Associates' products.
- Meet teachers where they are and provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure effective delivery of CA solutions.
- Stay current and attend company-provided educational conferences related to the role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, or providing ELA or Reading professional development learning.
- 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 learning.
- Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations.
- Willingness to travel within designated territory as well as to company meetings several times throughout the year.
- Strong working knowledge of the State Standards for ELA or Reading for Grades K-8.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
- 401k plan with employer match.
- Flexible vacation and sick policy.
- Twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
- Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
- Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
