National Literacy Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Implement instructional resources and services from Benchmark Education Company to enhance high-quality literacy education.

• Provide guidance to district and school leaders regarding literacy programs and their execution.

• Offer professional learning, implementation assistance, coaching, and strategic advice.

• Train administrators, coaches, teachers, and district leaders on ELA print and digital curriculum in dual-language environments.

• Conduct professional development and in-service training sessions on offered products.

• Act as a subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, literacy pedagogy, and best practices.

• Create and improve professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and customer-support tools.

• Mentor teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observations, feedback, and demonstration lessons.

• Research, develop, and disseminate best practices for literacy instruction and educational technology.

• Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time within California, including overnight stays.

• Foster and maintain relationships with team members and clients.

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

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

• Assess customer needs and recommend solutions in print, digital, assessment, and professional learning.

• Engage in continuous training and professional development opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education.

• Teaching experience in Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, or English Language Learner Support.

• Familiarity with technology in education and adult learning methodologies.

• Knowledge of California state standards and literacy initiatives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools; Google Classroom experience is a plus.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-makers in sales contexts.

• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and meet objectives.

• Capacity to achieve high customer satisfaction and retention.

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

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

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

• Travel is required, up to 70%, including overnight stays.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Travel-related overnight stays as needed.