Curriculum Specialist designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners. Conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Being a Curriculum Specialist consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum. Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks. Additionally, Curriculum Specialist writes and edits outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs. Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training. Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness. May collaborate with vendors that provide training materials or conduct training. May coach trainers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Curriculum Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Curriculum Specialist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students.
If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person!
Location : This position is based in the Metro-Atlanta area of the state of Georgia but could include supporting districts across the state.
Additionally, a valid driver's license is required for this role.
At Curriculum Associates (CA), we believe a diverse team leads to diversity in thinking, making our products better for teachers and students.
If you read this job description, feel energized by what you see here, and believe you could bring passion and commitment to the role, but you aren’t sure you meet every qualification, please apply! Above all, we are looking for the right person
Professional LearningSpecialist Atlanta, GA
Are 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 to join our team.
The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and / or coaching Mathematics or ELA, as well as experience leading professional development with school and district leaders.
Successful 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 / ELA to students from grades K 8 are encouraged to apply.
Why join this team :
Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences.
Attend educational conferences related to your role.
Experience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis.
Collaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops, a strong virtual community, and shared best practices.
Help districts choose and implement a product with lasting impact on learning.
The impact you'll have :
Become an expert on the company’s online and program, as well as core and supplemental products, with an emphasis on Mathematics and ELA
Support districts in selecting and implementing a product with lasting impact on learning
Work with multiple stakeholders across large audiences
Support district-wide adoptions of Curriculum Associates’ products
Help to ensure equity in the classroom by delivering professional learning to teachers, coaches and leaders on how to effectively implement and 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
Collaborate with district leader and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional learning plans and schedules
Serve as a thought leader for Curriculum Associates, exemplifying the company’s mission-driven approach and commitment to creating better classrooms for students and teachers
Stay current and attend company provided educational conferences related to your role, when scheduling permits, and participate in team-provided development
Experience new environments and challenges on a day-to-day basis
Collaborate in a supportive environment filled with feedback loops. a strong virtual community, and shared best practices
Who we're looking for :
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, or providing professional developmentlearning
Fluency using digital tools including online assessments, and a high level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
An understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional learning
Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations
Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching to ensure teachers have the skills necessary to deliver CA solutions effectively
Willingness to travel within designated territory as well as to company meetings several times throughout the year
Candidates with a strong working knowledge of theState Standards for Mathematics / ELA, Grades K 8, including both the content standards and the practice standards
Compensation : Competitive salary with great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, employer contributed 401K, and company cell phone.
Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel.
Salary Range for this role : $60,750 - $99,750
Benefits : Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 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 Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.
Application Deadline : 04 / 08 / 2024. This is subject to close earlier if there is a high volume of applicants or a qualified hire is made.
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