Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Manage a team of Literacy Specialists to implement professional learning services in the Northeast region. Meet annual revenue targets for Professional Learning Services through partnership with Sales and customers.  Contribute to Professional Learning Services operations and strategic goals as a member of the PLS leadership team.  Sustain and deepen relationships with customers, supporting implementation of evidence-based best practices in literacy instruction.  Support educators in improving literacy instruction to help all children learn to read and love to read.                                                                             

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and provide leadership to a regional team of Literacy Specialists: prepare team to deliver professional learning and provide coaching to district partners

• Recruit and train professional learning team members to meet evolving needs based on Scholastic product/solutions and K-12 industry trends

• Pre-sale: partner with Regional Sales Director and team of aligned account executives to develop and deepen relationships with customers, position services, develop proposals; achieve annual revenue target

• Post-sale: partner with districts to schedule and implement Services. Maintain the highest standard of service by consistently monitoring progress, evaluating/observing quality of PL, regularly communicating with districts and other stakeholders regarding service experience

• Contribute to the development of professional learning content, resources and tools as a subject matter expert

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services  that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.  True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT    (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and experience with:

• Evidence-based best practices in literacy instruction based on Science of Reading research

• Student-centered coaching and data-driven planning

• Excellent skills in of Microsoft Office and Power Point

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Facilitation skills, professionalism and creativity

• Knowledge of the human change process and adult learning theories

Experience and Education: Degree in education or reading related field, Masters Degree preferred

Experience: At least 5-7 years' experience facilitating professional learning in literacy and/or reading:

• Minimum of 7-10 years teaching/coaching experience  

• Instructional coaching experience preferred  

• Ability to maintain a travel schedule of 50%

• Valid driver’s license

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Sales

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 103,300.00 - 121,300.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national