We are seeking a Literacy Consultant in the Northeast region.

Position Purpose:

The Literacy Consultant plays a vital role in contributing towards improving the standards of education. He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for Benchmark Education Company (BEC) programs and related topics.

Key Responsibilities:

The Literacy Consultant is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the 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 staff on the implementation of Benchmark Education Company print and digital curriculum
Conduct professional development and in-service training on all products for new and current users
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all products and pedagogy behind the products
Support the development of instructional materials, presentation resources, pacing plans and handouts used to train customers
Provide highly effective presentations and webinars of our products to internal and external customers
Support individuals and small groups of teachers through coaching/ modeling of quality literacy lessons in classroom settings
Develop and share best practices around emerging educational initiatives, technologies and instructional practices
Learn independently, conduct research, synthesize and apply information from a variety of resources
Train administrators, coaches, and teachers to differentiate instruction using best practices with a blended learning environment
Work remotely while traveling up to 80% of the time including overnight stays
Build strong relationships with team members and customers
Provide internal reporting on each training in a timely manner
Communicate internally and externally to influence customer and market needs
Demonstrate the ability to identify customer needs and up-sell print, digital, and professional development when working with schools and their leadership
Ensure adherence to the existing work practices, procedures and methods with involvement in relevant training and development activities

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
At least 5 years of experience in K-12 education
High energy, self-motivated, supportive, organized, results-oriented and ethical with positive outlook
Teaching experience in one or of the following: Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, Spanish Dual Language, English Language Learner Support
Knowledge of effective/research-based instructional strategies and how to leverage technology to enhance these strategies
Demonstrated experience using high-quality adult learning practices
Experience using technology in the classroom to advance instruction
Strong comfort level with communication technology skills including understanding current computer software, word processing, a variety of online browsers as well as skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, TEAMS and online web/based tools (Understanding of Google Classroom a plus)
Familiarity with state standards across dedicated region and best practices in the use of educational technology
Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a cross-functional environment on a daily basis to achieve and exceed desired goals
Demonstrated capacity to be a catalyst for change with the ability to remain neutral and constructive when faced with customer concerns, well organized and collaborative
Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight stays
Must be able to travel by airplane and car, often traveling up to 4-5 hours to locations
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
Must have a valid diver license for driving and a REAL ID or Passport for flying
Must live near a major metropolitan airport

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

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