Dual Language National Literacy Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide training for administrators, coaches, educators, and district leadership on Benchmark Education’s English Language Arts, Spanish Language Arts, dual language print, and digital curricula.

• Conduct professional development sessions and in-service training on implementing dual language programs, language acquisition, cross-linguistic transfer, and culturally and linguistically sustaining instructional methodologies.

• Offer training and consultation to districts regarding English Language Development.

• Act as a subject matter expert on Benchmark Education products, dual language teaching strategies, biliteracy instruction, language development, and best practices for multilingual learners.

• Create and enhance professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and language/resource allocation tools.

• Provide coaching and support to teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observations, feedback, and demonstration lessons.

• Research, develop, and disseminate best practices concerning dual language education, multilingual learners, instructional technologies, and teaching methodologies.

• Work remotely while being prepared to travel up to 70% of the time within California, which may include overnight stays.

• Build and maintain relationships with team members and clients.

• Complete documentation for training, implementation reports, and follow-up communications.

• Relay customer feedback, trends in the California market, and emerging needs to internal stakeholders.

• Assess customer requirements and suggest print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions.

• Comply with organizational expectations and engage in continuous training and professional development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bilingual Education, ESL, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in K-12 dual language education.

• Certified teaching experience in Spanish Literacy, Reading Research, Intervention, or Second Language Acquisition.

• Strong understanding of biliteracy pedagogy and effective instructional strategies for multilingual learners.

• Familiarity with educational technology and adult learning practices.

• Knowledge of California state standards and literacy initiatives.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to present fluently in Spanish to large audiences and key decision-makers in sales environments.

• Competence in Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools; familiarity with Google Classroom is a plus.

• Ability to successfully collaborate across functions and achieve objectives.

• High levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

• Willingness to travel up to 70%, including overnight stays.

• Valid driver’s license and REAL ID/Passport required.

• Capability to stand for extended periods while presenting and to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

• Must reside in California and be located near a major metropolitan airport.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuous training and opportunities for professional growth.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Access to professional development and in-service training opportunities.