Open Up Resources is hiring a
Literacy & Professional Learning Specialist

Summary

The job is for a Literacy & Professional Learning Specialist at Open Up Resources, a publisher of open educational resources. The role involves assisting in the execution of the Academic Team’s strategy to ensure high-quality ELA curriculum materials and resources, as well as providing support in promoting and implementing OUR ELA curricula within school districts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience teaching secondary students English Language Arts
• Experience in supporting secondary multilingual learners
• Experience in facilitating professional learning for secondary English Language Arts
• Deep knowledge of the educational landscape in secondary English Language Arts
• Expertise in the teaching and learning of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
• Demonstrated experience evaluating instructional materials using a variety of review tools and rubrics
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Proven organizational skills, high attention to detail, strong work ethic, and superior time management
• Dedication to excellence and proven track record of accountability
• Experience facilitating meetings and presenting to project teams
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to lead meetings via web conference tools
• Working knowledge of email, Google platform, MS Office 365, and Adobe
• Superior project management skills with a track record of proven results
• Extraordinary written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to consolidate feedback from multiple sources and communicate results effectively
• A growth mindset with a positive attitude focused on collaboration and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating ELA instructional materials to support the completion of rubrics, district requirements, and RFP proposals
• Assist in the identification and creation of ELA instructional materials and resources to support curriculum implementation and professional learning
• Assist with revising and editing to ensure all ELA instructional materials are accurate, free of error, and meet OUR’s high-quality standards
• Support the Director of ELA in the development and refinement of ELA instructional materials
• Manage multiple projects effectively by creating timelines, organizing materials and resources, and prioritizing tasks to meet established deadlines
• Engage in cross-team collaboration to support strategic initiatives related to the ELA portfolio
• Lead the development and delivery of professional learning for educators focused on literacy instruction and OUR curricula both virtually and in-person
• Collaborate with internal and external experts to provide ongoing training opportunities
• Support partner school leaders during on-site visits by leading learning walks, data-stepbacks, and customized professional learning experiences
• Support the development of asynchronous professional learning curricula
• Develop conference proposals and present sessions aligned with the current OUR portfolio, seminal reading research and theoretical models, and the literacy education landscape

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits packages including healthcare, vision, dental, 401k matching, unlimited paid-time-off, and much more!
• This is a remote, full-time, benefited position with a salary range of $66,000-$92,000