Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) - Per Diem - Manchester, NH

Educational Consultant -Per Diem - Manchester, New Hampshire page is loaded## Educational Consultant -Per Diem - Manchester, New Hampshirelocations: US NH Remotetime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR05162At 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 positionYou must live within 30 miles of the posting locationHeavy traveling in the **New England area, PA, and WV****Educational Consultant (ELA or Reading) – Per Diem – Manchester, New Hampshire** **Hours:** Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis, paid hourly. Schedule is highly dependent on customer demand – professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours. Our peak times of the year include August through October and then again January and February, although we deliver professional development throughout the school year. Given the as-needed and heavily seasonal nature of this role, **we do not recommend that you maintain a full-time role that operates during school hours**, simultaneous with the Per Diem Educational Consultant role at Curriculum Associates. **Location: This position is based in Manchester, New Hampshire and will be supporting districts throughout New England, PA, and WV**. Candidates must either currently live in, near, or be open to relocating to the Manchester area. Must have own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location. Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role. **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 demand. **Compensation & Benefits**: We offer a competitive hourly rate starting at $65/hour for educator-facing professional learning delivery. Additional compensation is provided for preparation, co-facilitation, internal meetings, travel, and other required work activities.Individuals in this role may retain all travel reward points earned through work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for eligible travel. A company-provided laptop is also included.**Benefits:** Temporary and per diem employees who average, and maintain, at least 30 hours of work per week may become eligible for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act, after an initial waiting period. All per-diem employees are eligible for accrued sick time. **Start Date:** ASAP **The impact you'll have:** * Become an expert on the company’s online diagnostic and instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on ELA or Reading* Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators. Adjust professional learning workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants* Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement *Ready*and *i-Ready* to impact classroom learning* Meet 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 challenges* Engage in internal cycle of professional improvement and development (including being observed, receiving feedback, and being coached)* Track and submit detailed training notes, as well as complete all assignments in a timely manner* Present a professional image at all times to customers and prospects **What we're looking for:** * 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. Master’s degree in ELA or Reading is preferred.* 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*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**View email address on click.appcast.io* *for US based job postings. 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