Impact Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

The Impact Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction are Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will advance core footprint alongside field teams through opportunity advisement and sales presentations that drive success in core adoptions, as they strengthen key literacy core implementations including pilots and efficacy work. ISPs will collaborate with a range of external and internal stakeholders to lead efforts that achieve our company goals in the core literacy and

mathematics market.

The impact you'll have:

 Grow Core Adoption Impact:  

• Undergo a series of product and presentation training in conjunction with national directors that will ready and maintain gold standard presentation skills in service to revenue.

• In collaboration with National Directors and internal product teams, develop and deliver awareness experiences to build curiosity and excitement among educators for our core array.

• Develop ability to communicate features, advantages and benefits of the core offering in sales settings.

• Engage with national and regional leadership to understand oncoming state adoption and open territory opportunities for securing our core footprint.   

• Develop deep understanding of emerging research, trends and legislation that impact curriculum and instruction, standards change, and anticipated practice shift in classrooms.  

Strengthen Key Implementations:  

• Work closely with regional field teams to monitor and protect the health of core implementations. 

• Assist/advise field teams in responding to implementation challenges that arise. 

• Seek implementation health status with SME counterparts in literacy/mathematics for existing core adoptions.   

Commit to Continued Professional Learning:  

• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning in the ever-evolving field of core curriculum by staying informed about emerging trends, research, and best practices in education. 

Proactively Provide Feedback and Updates:  

• Ensure transparent and effective communication by disseminating clear, concise, and timely updates to stakeholders, fostering a shared understanding of project status and milestones. 

• Maintain and leverage data to report out on health of key core implementations.  

Who we're looking for:

• Knowledge of best practices and trends in your subject area.   

• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments while demonstrating a high degree of self-directed initiative.

• Ability to manage projects through change, including building trust with stakeholders, listening deeply, learning from others’ input and experience, and driving toward best outcomes with respect, compassion, and humility.  

• Strong organizational skills with an ability to balance short-term tasks with long-term projects and initiatives.

• Embody and model the CA culture tenets in all activities internal and external.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education with a focus on curriculum in your subject area.

• Demonstrated effectiveness working cross-functionally, building relationships with remote teams, and working with a broad range of stakeholders.   

• Bachelor's degree in education, in your subject area, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 

Travel: 60-70%; primarily multi-state travel within assigned region; overnight travel

Pay Range: This role’s range is $69,250-$118,250.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits: Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.