Professional Learning Specialist (Math) - Modesto, California

divh2Professional Learning Specialist (Math) / h2pAt 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 nations K8 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. / ppThis is not a fully remote role. Candidates must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to Modesto, California. / ppAre you an 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 seeks a Professional Learning Specialist (Math) to join our team. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and / or coaching Mathematics in a K-8 setting, as well as experience leading professional development with school and district leaders. / ppSuccessful candidates will show flexibility and synergy with different team members including our Sales team, teachers, students, and school districts as part of day-to-day interactions. The Professional Learning Specialist will be responsible for providing targeted professional development, ongoing in-classroom support, data analysis, daily project management, and communication with district and site leaders. Dynamic, engaging leaders who are interested in making a lasting and direct impact with the way schools teach Mathematics to students from grades K8 are encouraged to apply. / ppWhy join this team : / pulliWork with multiple stakeholders across large audiences. / liliAttend educational conferences related to your role. / liliExperience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis. / liliCollaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices. / liliHelp districts choose and implement a product with lasting impact on learning. / li / ulpThe impact youll have : / pulliBecome an expert on the companys online Diagnostic and Instruction program and Common Core product, focusing on Mathematics. / liliSupport districts select and implement a product with lasting impact on learning. / liliWork with multiple stakeholders across large audiences. / liliSupport district-wide adoptions of the Classroom Mathematics California program and the i-Ready online diagnostic and instruction program. / liliHelp to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional development to teachers, coaches and leaders on how to effectively implement Ready and i-Ready to impact classroom learning. / liliMeet 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. / liliCollaborate with district leader and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules. / liliServe as a thought leader for Curriculum Associates, exemplifying the companys mission-driven approach and commitment to creating better classrooms for students and teachers. / liliStay current and attend company provided educational conferences related to your role, when scheduling permits, and participate in team-provided development. / liliExperience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis. / liliCollaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices. / li / ulpWho were looking for : / pulliBachelors degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching Mathematics in a K-8 setting, coaching teachers of Mathematics, or providing Mathematics professional development. / liliFluency using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders. / liliAn understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development. / liliAbility to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations. / liliAbility to provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure teachers have the skills necessary to deliver CA solutions effectively. / liliWillingness to travel within designated territory as well as to company meetings several times throughout the year. / liliCandidates with a strong working knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Grades K8 (or comparable state standards), including both the content standards and the practice standards. / li / ulpBenefits : Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our companys 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Years, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits. Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel. / ppSalary Range for this role : $60,750 - $99,750 / ppThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. / ppTravel : 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. This is not a remote position. This position is based in Modesto, California and will be supporting districts nearby and throughout the state of California. Candidates must currently live in, be near, or be willing to relocate to Modesto, California. Additionally, a valid drivers license is required for this role. / p / div