National Literacy Consultant, CA

Position

Purpose:

The National Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality literacy 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 all learners.

This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders. He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for BEC programs and related topics.

Key Responsibilities:

The National Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the PD Region Consultant Manager. The literacy consultant is responsible for providing consultation and training to administrators, coaches, teachers and other district staff based on the training material that has been provided to him/her. Primary responsibilities include:

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

Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings on all products for new and current users

Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, literacy pedagogy, and best practices

Develop and refine professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and 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 classrooms

Research, develop, and share best practices related to literacy instruction, 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 Degree in Education Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education

Teaching experience in one or of the following:
Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, English Language Learner Support

Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices

Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy initiatives

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools (Google Classroom a plus)
Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations

Ability to successfully work cross-functionally and achieve goals

High customer satisfaction and retention

Travel required and can be up to 70%, including overnight stays

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