Educational Consultant - Per Diem - ELA Biliterate Spanish - Anywhere US

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. Must be willing to travel Monday–Friday This is a National Account role with travel coverage across the entire United States Must have exceptional Spanish fluency (Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking) Biliterate Educational Consultant ( ELA/Reading ) – Per Diem –  National Are you a retired educator or 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 is seeking a temporary, part-time Professional Learning Educational Consultant ( ELA/Reading) with a background in teaching ELA/ Reading, coaching teachers, delivering professional development and support, analyzing data, and working with school leaders. Working closely with the Senior Director of Professional Learning, sales team, and other Curriculum Associates professionals, the Educational Consultant (ELA/Reading) will be responsible for facilitating high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicating consultatively with schoolteachers and leaders.    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.  We provide compensation for PD delivery, internal training, travel time, and travel expenses.  Location:  This position will be a national role, meaning candidates will be expected to travel to support business demand.  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.  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/Reading  Serve teachers in the classroom by coordinating on-site product training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators. Adjust professional development workshops within specified parameters to fit the needs of the participants   Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement  Ready,   i-Ready  ,and core products 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:    Biliterate in Spanish and Engl i sh with the ability to lead meetings, facilitate trainings, and produce high-quality documentation in both. Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in teaching  ELA/Reading, coaching teachers of ELA/Reading, and providing ELA /Reading professional development.  To best serve our educators and students, we would love to see  experience teaching mathematics at the secondary (6–12) level and/or with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ELA or Reading. Strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for  ELA and 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  Compensation & Benefits : We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $35/hour-$65/hour, depending on the type of work you will be assigned to complete (e.g. “at-home” wor