Dual Language National Literacy Consultant, CA

Benchmark Education Company; California; Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Education Company seeks a Dual Language Literacy Consultant to advance high-quality bilingual education across California through professional development and implementation support. You will train district leaders, coach teachers, and deliver on-site and remote PD, traveling up to 70% in CA.

Fluency in Spanish and strong presentation skills are essential. This role requires collaboration with educators, knowledge of biliteracy, and ability to build durable partnerships while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bilingual Education, ESL, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in K-12 dual language education.
• Certified teaching in Spanish Literacy, Reading, or L2 Acquisition.
• Strong biliteracy pedagogy knowledge and multilingual learner practices.
• Experience with technology in education and adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Train administrators, coaches, teachers and district leaders on ELA/SLA and dual-language curricula.
• Deliver engaging PD and in-service trainings on program implementation and biliteracy.
• Coach teachers through classroom modeling, observation and feedback in dual language settings.
• Develop professional learning resources, pacing guides, and allocation tools.
• Travel up to 70% in CA, delivering remote and onsite support.

Skills

Bilingual Education

Spanish Dual Language

Biliteracy

Multilingual Learners

Presentation Skills

Partnership Building

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bilingual Education

ESL or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom / Teams

Google Classroom

Job description

**Position Purpose:**The Dual Language Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality dual language and bilingual education through the implementation of Benchmark Education's instructional resources and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to district and school leaders, providing professional learning, implementation support, coaching, and strategic guidance to ensure successful outcomes for multilingual learners.The ideal candidate is a bilingual education expert with deep knowledge of Spanish dual language instruction, biliteracy development, and multilingual learner best practices. This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:**The Dual Language Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote Professional Development services as determined by the PD regional Consultant Manager. Primary responsibilities include:* Train administrators, coaches, teachers and other district leaders on the effective implementation of Benchmark Education Company’s English Language Arts (ELA), Spanish Language Arts (SLA), Dual Language print and digital curriculum in dual-language settings* Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings focused on dual language program implementation, language acquisition, cross-linguistic transfer, and culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices* Build capacity by training and consulting districts on English Language Development (ELD)* Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, dual language pedagogy, biliteracy instruction, cross linguistic transfer, English & Spanish Language Development (ELD & SLD) and multilingual learner best practices* Develop and refine dual language professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and language and resource allocation tools for customer training and support under direction of PD leadership* Coach and support individual teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and demonstration lessons in dual language and bilingual classrooms* Research, develop, and share best practices related to dual language education, multilingual learners, emerging instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices* Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time in CA, including overnight stays* Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and customers* Complete training documentation, implementation reports, and follow-up communications in a timely and professional manner* Communicate customer feedback, CA market trends, and emerging needs related to dual language education, biliteracy, multilingual learners, and ELD to internal stakeholders* Identify customer needs and recommend additional print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions that support dual language and bilingual program success* Adhere to organizational expectations, procedures, and professional standards while actively participating in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities. **Experience and Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bilingual Education, ESL, or related field* Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 dual language education* Certified teaching experience in Spanish Literacy, Reading Research, Intervention, or Second Language Acquisition* Strong knowledge of biliteracy pedagogy and effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners* Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices* Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy initiatives* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present fluently in Spanish to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools (Google Classroom a plus)* Ability to successfully work cross-functionally and achieve goals* High customer satisfaction and retention* Travel required and can be up to 70%, including overnight stays* Valid driver’s license and REAL ID/Passport* Ability to stand for long periods while presenting and lift up to 50 lbs regularly* Reside in CA and near a major metropolitan airport**Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000**