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

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Facilitate high-quality professional development, training, support, data analysis, and communicate consultatively with educators and leaders.
• Coordinate on-site product training and professional learning courses for teachers and school administrators.
• Deliver professional learning courses to teachers, coaches, and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning.
• Provide tailored on-site support to teachers, coaches, and leaders, ranging from lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.
• 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in teaching ELA or Reading, coaching teachers of ELA or Reading, and providing ELA or Reading professional development.
• A Bachelor’s degree in ELA or Reading, or a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A 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.
• Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Prioritize organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong computer and internet skills including knowledge of Office programs (Outlook, Word, PPT, etc.) and knowledge of online meeting programs (e.g. Zoom/WebEx) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have own transportation as this role requires considerable travel beyond the posted location.
• Travel up to 80% is required and considered an essential function of the job for all educator-facing positions.

Benefits

• Company-provided laptop.
• Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel.
• Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.