Part-Time CORE Literacy Consultant

About UnBoundEd

UnboundEd recently joined with two other professional learning organizations, Pivot Learning and CORE Learning. Together as one entity, we are now the largest equity-focused professional learning organization in the nation. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive instructional and curriculum support to educators and school system leaders in over 40 states across the country.

UnboundEd empowers educators to transform teaching and learning. We work with classroom teachers, school leaders, and district executives to ensure engaging, affirming and meaningful grade-level instruction, so that we eliminate the predictability of student outcomes by race and socioeconomic status. We focus on the needs of students of color and those who have historically been at the margins, because when we do that, all students benefit.

Requirements

About the Organization

The Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE) provides expert technical assistance and professional development for pre‐K‐12 literacy and mathematics programs.  Our evidence‐based model supports the implementation of Common Core State Standards and all other state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  We work with educators and administrators at all grade levels, district personnel, and state departments of education to build system‐wide capacity for sustained improvement. 

Job Description

Are you looking to be a part of the solution for change in K–12 education? Apply to become a CORE Literacy Consultant to help ensure all students receive equitable reading instruction. Our team is committed to addressing gaps in educator understanding and practice, pairing support with high expectations, allowing all students the opportunity to access high-quality instruction.

In this role, we are looking for consultants who will provide professional development and on-site support and coaching to teachers and leaders to support reading and language arts. 

We are continuously looking for new elementary, middle/high school, or K-12 CORE Literacy Consultants who are ready to be assigned to client projects as needed. Potential consultants must be available a minimum of 3 days per month. Once added to CORE’s consultant pool, projects will be assigned as opportunities are finalized with our clients. Note that this work will not involve a consistent schedule; typical client engagements involve multiple 2- or 3-day trips to the client site for in-person delivery, and/or multiple online sessions for remote delivery. 

As a Literacy Consultant, you’ll embark on a new career path with a flexible schedule, part-time hours and the opportunity to train and mentor teachers in evidence-based instructional practices that will increase student reading achievement. Apply today!

Responsibilities

CORE Literacy Consultants provide professional development services in reading and language arts, either traveling to client sites or facilitating remote sessions, to deliver a range of services. CORE’s services involve providing consultation on evidence-based ELA instruction and program implementation, including but not limited to providing demonstration lessons specific to identified curricula, classroom observations and feedback, side-by-side teaching and coaching, MTSS support, supporting school or district administrators and coaches, and assisting with implementation plans. Literacy consultants typically also provide PD in a workshop setting (in person or remotely) using CORE presentation materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in reading, curriculum or another education-related field. A specialist credential is preferred especially if you are applying to work with grades 6–12.
• At least 5 years of successful ELA teaching experience is required within the grade bands for which you are applying to work ( PK–5, 6–12, or K–12).
• Two or more years as an ELA coach/consultant providing professional learning services to teachers and administrators, across multiple schools within a district or a region.
• Strong foundational knowledge in evidence-based reading/ELA instruction and research on teaching reading/language arts or ELA at the elementary and/or secondary level.
• In-depth knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and/or other state standards for English Language Arts.
• Knowledgeable about effective skills and strategies for diverse learners, special education students, and non-native English speakers.
• A history of educational work centered on equitable outcomes for students most underserved by our educational system; an understanding of the concepts and impact of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate effective presentations, both in-person and virtually, which include responsiveness, flexibility, and the ability to exercise good judgment. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience, and high degree of comfort, with facilitating using remote synchronous learning platforms such as Zoom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of programs and publisher materials, including reading intervention programs and reading/ELA assessments, particularly CBM assessments, is preferred.
• Experience in a variety of school settings serving diverse populations is preferred.
• Able and willing to travel, including to remote locations.
• Expertise in English language development, supporting instruction for multilingual learners, and/or students with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in Google suite of products and internet resources is a plus.
  

Compensation

CORE Literacy Consultants are compensated on an hourly basis for each assignment, plus travel time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.