Professional Learning Specialist (ELA or Reading) - Louisiana

Curriculum Associates, LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Company cell phone

Job summary

Curriculum Associates, LLC in Louisiana is seeking a Professional Learning Specialist with a background in teaching or coaching to lead targeted professional development for district and school leaders. You will partner with teachers, coaches, and administrators to drive Math/ELA adoption of Ready and i-Ready.

The role requires travel up to 80% within the state, strong data-analysis skills, and the ability to design practical in-school strategies that improve classroom instruction and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in teaching, coaching, or PD.
• Strong comfort with data to inform instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted professional development for teachers, coaches, and leaders.
• Offer ongoing in-classroom support and data analysis.
• Manage daily project activities and communications with district/site leaders.
• Collaborate with Sales and other teams to support product adoption.
• Travel up to 80% within Louisiana as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional development

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Online assessments

Digital tools

Job description

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.This is NOT a remote position* Prefer to reside in Central or Northern Louisiana* Heavy travel requirements* Strong ELA backgroundProfessional Learning Specialist - LouisianaAre you an 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 seeks a Professional Learning Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and/or coaching Mathematics or ELA, as well as experience leading professional development with school and district 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. 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. Dynamic, engaging leaders who are interested in making a lasting and direct impact with the way schools teach Mathematics/ELA to students from grades K–8 are encouraged to apply.Why join this team:Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences.Attend educational conferences related to your role.Experience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis.Collaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices.Help districts choose and implement a product with lasting impact on learning.The impact you'll have:Become an expert on the company’s online Diagnostic and Instruction program, as well as core and supplemental products, with an emphasis on Mathematics and ELASupport districts in selecting and implementing a product with lasting impact on learningWork with multiple stakeholders across large audiencesSupport district-wide adoptions of Curriculum Associates’ productsHelp to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning to teachers, coaches and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learningMeet 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 challengesCollaborate with district leader and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional learning plans and schedulesServe as a thought leader for Curriculum Associates, exemplifying the company’s mission-driven approach and commitment to creating better classrooms for students and teachersStay current and attend company provided educational conferences related to your role, when scheduling permits, and participate in team-provided developmentExperience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basisCollaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practicesWho we're looking for:Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, or providing professional development learningFluency using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leadersAn understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional learningAbility to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementationsAbility to provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure teachers have the skills necessary to deliver CA solutions effectivelyWillingness to travel within designated territory as well as to company meetings several times throughout the year (once safe to do so)Candidates with a strong working knowledge of the State Standards for Mathematics/ELA, Grades K–8, including both the content standards and the practice standardsCompensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributed 401K, and company cell phone. Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.Salary Range for this role: $60,750 - $99,750The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case.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 demandLocation: This position is based in the state of Louisiana and will be supporting districts across the state. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role.Curriculum Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Curriculum Associates will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race (including ancestry, national origin, ethnic characteristics, interracial marriage or association, and traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion and creed (including all aspects of religious observance, practice and belief), sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, difference of sex development and variations of sex characteristics), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran or uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.If you need special assistance or an accommodation for a disability in order to apply for a posted position, please contact our People and Culture department at [e-mail] for US based job postings. Contact [e-mail] for India job postings.US-based Candidates:Curriculum Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilitiesInformation that you provide when applying for employment with Curriculum Associates, LLC may be subject to the California Privacy Rights Act.