National Literacy Consultant, CA

Position Purpose:

The National Literacy Consultant- CA plays a critical role in advancing high-quality literacy education through the implementation of Benchmark Education's instructional resources and services. This position serves as a trusted advisor to district and school leaders, providing professional learning, implementation support, coaching, and strategic guidance to ensure successful outcomes for all learners.

This role requires strong presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with educators and district stakeholders. He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for BEC programs and related topics.

Key Responsibilities:

The National Literacy Consultant- CA is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the PD 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 leaders on the effective implementation of Benchmark Education Company’s English Language Arts (ELA) print and digital curriculum in dual-language settings
• Deliver engaging professional development and in-service trainings on all products for new and current users
• Serve as subject matter expert in Benchmark Education products, literacy pedagogy, and best practices
• Develop and refine professional learning materials, implementation resources, presentations, pacing guides, and tools for customer training and support under direction of PD leadership
• Coach and support individual teachers and instructional teams through classroom modeling, observation, feedback, and demonstration lessons in classrooms
• Research, develop, and share best practices related to literacy instruction, emerging instructional technologies, and effective teaching practices
• Work remotely while traveling up to 70% of the time in CA, including overnight stays
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with team members and customers
• Complete training documentation, implementation reports, and follow-up communications in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate customer feedback, CA market trends, and emerging needs related to dual language education, biliteracy, multilingual learners, and ELD to internal stakeholders
• Identify customer needs and recommend additional print, digital, assessment, and professional learning solutions that support dual language and bilingual program success
• Adhere to organizational expectations, procedures, and professional standards while actively participating in ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in K-12 education
• Teaching experience in one or of the following: Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, English Language Learner Support
• Experience with technology in education and adult learning practices
• Familiarity with CA state standards and CA literacy initiatives
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Zoom, TEAMS, and online tools (Google Classroom a plus)
• Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations
• Ability to successfully work cross-functionally and achieve goals
• High customer satisfaction and retention
• Travel required and can be up to 70%, including overnight stays
• Valid driver’s license and REAL ID/Passport
• Ability to stand for long periods while presenting and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Reside in CA and near a major metropolitan airport

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

Benchmark Education Company (BEC) is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, with valid and reliable digital assessments that inform instruction. BEC is also a provider of exceptional professional development to educators.

BEC is recognized as a responsive publisher that offers equally rigorous and engaging digital, print, and hybrid learning materials grounded in the Science of Reading research. BEC monitors research outcomes carefully to create effective foundational resources that include strong decoding materials with systematic and explicit instruction and high-quality resources focused on language development and comprehension. BEC’s content-rich and authentic texts offer instruction in close reading and analysis, multiple perspectives, and authentic literature while building world knowledge and reflecting the individuality of every student in each diverse classroom.

Family owned and operated for more than 25 years, BEC is committed to partnering with educators to provide the best for all students through resources of exceptional quality, world-class professional learning, and effective and dedicated customer support.

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