Dual Language National Literacy Consultant, CA

Position

Purpose:

The Dual Language Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality dual language and bilingual education through the implementation of Benchmark Education's instructional resources and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to district and school leaders, providing professional learning, implementation support, coaching, and strategic guidance to ensure successful outcomes for multilingual learners.

The ideal candidate is a bilingual education expert with deep knowledge of Spanish dual language instruction, biliteracy development, and multilingual learner best practices. This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

The Dual Language Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote Professional Development services as determined by the PD regional Consultant Manager. Primary responsibilities include:

Train administrators, coaches, teachers and other district leaders on the effective implementation of Benchmark Education Company’s English Language Arts (ELA), Spanish Language Arts (SLA), Dual Language print and digital curriculum in dual-language settings

Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings focused on dual language program implementation, language acquisition, cross-linguistic transfer, and culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional practices

Build capacity by training and consulting districts on English Language Development (ELD)
Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, dual language pedagogy, biliteracy instruction, cross linguistic transfer, English & Spanish Language Development (ELD & SLD) and multilingual learner best practices

Develop and refine dual language professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and language and resource allocation tools for customer training and support under direction of PD leadership

Coach and support individual teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and demonstration lessons in dual language and bilingual classrooms

Research, develop, and share best practices related to dual language education, multilingual learners, emerging instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices

Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time in CA, including overnight stays

Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and customers

Complete training documentation, implementation reports, and follow-up communications in a timely and professional manner

Communicate customer feedback, CA market trends, and emerging needs related to dual language education, biliteracy, multilingual learners, and ELD to internal stakeholders

Identify customer needs and recommend additional print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions that support dual language and bilingual program success

Adhere to organizational expectations, procedures, and professional standards while actively participating in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bilingual Education, ESL, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 dual language education

Certified teaching experience in Spanish Literacy, Reading Research, Intervention, or Second Language Acquisition Strong knowledge of biliteracy pedagogy and effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners

Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices

Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy…