Impact Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction; Literacy; West Coast Region

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.

Impact Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction (Literacy) - West Coast Region

The Impact Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will advance core footprint alongside field teams through opportunity advisement and sales presentations that drive success in core adoptions, as they strengthen key literacy core implementations including pilots and efficacy work. ISPs will collaborate with a range of external and internal stakeholders to lead efforts that achieve our company goals in the core literacy market.

• Develop and maintain gold-standard product knowledge and presentation skills to effectively support core adoption and revenue growth
• In collaboration with National Directors and internal product teams, develop and deliver awareness experiences that build curiosity and excitement among educators for our core literacy offerings
• Develop the ability to clearly communicate the features, advantages, and benefits of core offerings in sales settings
• Engage with national and regional leadership to understand upcoming state adoptions and open-territory opportunities for expanding our core footprint
• Develop a deep understanding of emerging research, trends, and legislation that impact curriculum and instruction

• Work closely with regional field teams to monitor and protect the health of core implementations
• Assist and advise field teams in responding to implementation challenges that arise, including challenges related to instructional models and program coherence
• Seek implementation health status with SME counterparts in literacy and mathematics for existing core adoptions

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning in the ever-evolving field of core curriculum by staying informed about emerging trends, research, and best practices in education

• Ensure transparent and effective communication by disseminating clear, concise, and timely updates to stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of project status and milestones
• Maintain and leverage data to report on the health of key core implementations

• Strong understanding of how high-quality curriculum is implemented across languages while supporting both content learning and language development
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in your subject area (ELA/Literacy)
• Ability to build credibility with teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments while demonstrating a high degree of self-directed initiative
• Ability to manage projects through change, including building trust with stakeholders, listening deeply, learning from others’ input and experience, and driving toward best outcomes with respect, compassion, and humility
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to balance short-term tasks with long-term projects and initiatives
• Embody and model the CA culture tenets in all internal and external activities

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