Learning Resource Specialist

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real-world readiness and preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Learning Resource Specialist, you will provide curriculum training and support to teachers and assist with curriculum implementation. You will conduct ongoing staff development, perform periodic classroom visitations, collect and report quarterly student data, and monitor programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practices.
• Performs periodic classroom visitations, assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance, performs periodic binder reviews, and monitors improvement.
• Demonstrates lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers.
• Trains new teachers in the use of Student Information System (SIS) and school-based resources and procedures.
• Facilitates grade level and/or subject area team meetings.
• Serves as a resource to school administrators and content area teachers in identifying needs, adapting instructional techniques, and implementing strategies across the curriculum.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports school and student benchmark data.
• Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with district and professional associations to maintain current knowledge of instructional best practices.
• Attends monthly CSUSA Curriculum Cadres.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with certification in Middle School Education. A Master's Degree is desirable.
• A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience and one year of experience as a grade-level chairperson, team leader, or resource teacher is desired.
• Demonstrated competency in curriculum writing, development, and coordination.

Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, displaying courtesy, professionalism, and helpfulness between all stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to be at work consistently, on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.

Work Environment

• Usual school-working conditions, which may be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• No physical exertion required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.