ELA Onsite Coach & PD Specialist

Savvas Learning; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a Per Diem Educational Consultant for 6-12 ELA to be an onsite representative helping districts implement Savvas content, intervention and professional development. The role focuses on Change of Practice and job-embedded services in schools.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years teaching in 6-12 ELA, experience coaching teachers, and knowledge of Savvas products. Local candidates from the Midwest or Mid-Atlantic are preferred; travel up to 70% is possible.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree required; M.A. preferred.
• Experience offering workshops/coaching to teachers.
• Experience with classroom-based technology integration.
• Experience with differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher and at least five years as a 6-12 professional in the ELA content area.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Knowledge of standards-based reform, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Ability to plan strategically with and coach school leaders and classroom teachers.
• Ability to provide instructional support relating to effective teaching strategies using instructional technology.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to present content to large and small groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement classroom components and resources in the program.
• Coach teachers to apply the program philosophy, pedagogy, and organization.
• Observe classroom practices and provide feedback to guide implementation.
• Use dashboards to monitor progress and differentiate instruction by student need.
• Provide onsite administrator coaching and regular communication with district leaders.

Skills

Coaching

Technology integration

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Education

BA/BS required

MA preferred

Job description

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a Per Diem Educational Consultant for 6-12 ELA to be an onsite representative helping districts implement Savvas content, intervention and professional development. The role focuses on Change of Practice and job-embedded services in schools.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years teaching in 6-12 ELA, experience coaching teachers, and knowledge of Savvas products. Local candidates from the Midwest or Mid-Atlantic are preferred; travel up to 70% is possible.