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Educational Consultant – ELA or Reading – Per Diem
| Company | Curriculum Associates |
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| Location | Portland, ME, USA |
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| Salary | $35 – $65 |
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| Type | Part-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Fluency with using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders.
- Understand principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development to ensure participants meet learning objectives.
- Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Exceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Proven organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an educational cohort.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with school teachers and leaders.
- Coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
- Delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement *Ready* and *i-Ready* to impact classroom learning.
- Providing tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, including lesson planning and pacing support, data analysis, and identifying evidence of implementation successes and challenges.
- Engaging in internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached).
- Tracking and submitting detailed training notes, as well as completing all assignments in a timely manner.
- Presenting a professional image at all times to customers and prospects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.
