Facilitator, Language and Literacy (CORE) (Part-Time)

ABOUT UNBOUNDED

UnboundEd recently joined with two other professional learning organizations, Pivot Learning and CORE Learning. Together as one entity, we are now the largest equity-focused professional learning organization in the nation. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive instructional and curriculum support to educators and school system leaders in over 40 states across the country.

UnboundEd empowers educators to transform teaching and learning. We work with classroom teachers, school leaders, and district executives to ensure engaging, affirming and meaningful grade-level instruction, so that we eliminate the predictability of student outcomes by race and socioeconomic status. We focus on the needs of students of color and those who have historically been at the margins, because when we do that, all students benefit.

ROLE SUMMARY

CORE Language and Literacy Facilitators to help ensure all students receive equitable reading instruction by training and mentoring teachers in evidence-based instructional practices that will increase student reading achievement. Our team is committed to supporting educators’ understanding and practice, pairing support with high expectations, and allowing all students the opportunity to access high-quality instruction.

Language and Literacy Facilitators provide professional development services in language development and reading for our online learning platform, delivering a range of services supporting educators through the course. CORE’s services involve providing consultation on evidence-based ELA instruction and second language acquisition, including but not limited to providing virtual demonstration lessons and feedback and supporting school or district administrators and coaches. This role is part-time and completely remote.

We are looking for new K-12 CORE Language and Literacy Facilitators to support educators in our online professional learning course. Potential consultants must be available a minimum of 20 hours per month and up to 40 hours per month. Once added to CORE’s facilitator pool, you will be assigned to facilitate as opportunities are finalized with our clients. Note that this work will not involve a consistent schedule; typical client engagements involve multiple online sessions for remote delivery. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in reading, curriculum, or another education-related field. 

• At least 3 years of English Language Arts (ELA) teaching experience, specifically following a structured literacy approach, is required
• Experience, and high degree of comfort, with facilitating using remote synchronous learning platforms such as Zoom.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of programs and publisher materials, including reading intervention programs and reading/ELA assessments.

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE/BE:

• Commitment to UnboundEd’s organizational values
• Learning orientation and commitment toward diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Knowledge of urban school environments

• Two or more years as an ELA or ELD coach/consultant providing professional learning services to teachers and administrators across multiple schools within a district or a region preferred.
• Experience in a variety of school settings serving diverse populations is preferred.
• Expertise in English language development and supporting instruction for Multilingual learners and/or students with varied abilities is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and/or other state standards for English Language Arts and English Language Development. 
• Knowledgeable about effective skills and strategies for diverse learners, special education students, multilingual students, and/or students who speak English language varieties.
• A history of educational work centered on equitable outcomes for students most underserved by our educational system; an understanding of the concepts and impact of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate effective virtual presentations, which include responsiveness, flexibility, and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a virtual, remote environment and build strong relationships with colleagues and partners across geographies and time zones
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, Google-based applications, and online collaboration tools such as Slack

Benefits

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