English Language Arts Curriculum Lead (Grades K-5)

Company: Public Consulting Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewEnglish Language Arts Curriculum Lead (Grades K 5 ) Location:Remote The Opportunity PCGs Education Consulting service line seeksa Curriculum Lead for a highly complex and excitingEnglish Language Arts(ELA)curriculumdevelopmentprojectfora major urban district.The project provides motivated individuals a unique opportunity to support educators and students in actualizingtheNext Generation Learning Standards for English Language Artsby creatingcustom curricular content that is centered around culturally relevant and sustaining texts, themes, and instructional practices.TheELACurriculumLead will overseethe content team, includinglead writers andwriters,throughtraining, drafting,and revisionprocessestoensure the overall coherence of thegradesK5curriculum.TheELACurriculumLeadwill supportthecontent teamthrougha highly creative, iterative, and collaborative development processtoproduce lessons that are rigorous, engaging, and meaningful to students.Specific responsibilities and skill/experience requirements are detailed below. This is afull-time,remote role, with occasional in-person meetings.Some travel may be required.The start date isJanuary 2023, with the possibility of an earlier start for candidates with availability. About PCG s Education Consulting Service Line PCGs Education Consulting Service Line workswith states, districts, and schools to address a wide spectrum of needs such as curriculum development, instructional resources audits, design and facilitation of professional development and professional learning communities, school improvement, and program reviews. Project engagements have included the development of theEngageNYgrades 612 English Language Arts curriculum for the New York State Education Department and the delivery ofrelatedimplementation services across several states; the design and delivery of a system of a K3 professional learning program for the Connecticut State Department of Education; and the creation of training and resources to support standards implementation for the Florida Department of Education. We recently collaborated with Chicago Public Schools (IL) to develop a full-year, standards-aligned digital curriculum for PK12 English Language Arts and mathematics and are providing asynchronous and synchronous professional learning to teachers and administrators to support implementation. Currently, we are also developing a K5 ELA curriculum in partnership with Pinellas County Schools (FL) to support their transition to the new Florida B.E.S.T standards.We are also partnering with the Texas Education Agency to develop and/or reviseseveralcurricula to respond to stakeholder feedback, including K12 Reading Language Arts, K6 Spanish Language Arts, K5 Mathematics, K5 Social Studies, K2 Spanish Skills, K5 Science, and K5 Integrated (Science, Social Studies, Reading Language Arts). ResponsibilitiesThe Role The Grades K 5 ELA Curriculum Lead will:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of instructional and technical specifications and oversee adherence to the specifications that will be documented inproject requirements.
• Provide leadership forcontent teaminthe implementation of instructional and technical specifications, as well as overall quality assuranceand on-time delivery of deliverables.
• Developmodeldeliverables that comply with specific design criteria.
• Support lead writers in the formal reviewofdraft deliverables andmodel,providingactionable written and verbal feedback forwritersto apply.
• Provide supervision and support for lead writers.
• Work closely withproject leadership,K5ELAcontent leadership,and client content teamin arapid development process, includingcoordinating workflowwhere their involvement is requiredand engaging them in quality assuranceto ensure alignmenttoclientexpectations.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of thegrades K12curricular resources.
• Partner with the612CurriculumLeadto ensure consistency of approach (as appropriate) and share best practices for reviewing and providing feedback on grade-level deliverables in support of their lead writers.
• Collaborate with projectmanagement andoperationsteamsto ensure that established processes and structures are appropriately implemented.
• Identifyand act uponopportunities to improve processes, operations, and client services.
• Haveavailabilityduringthe regularwork week, with some night or weekend work as needed.Required Skills and Orientations
  • Able to manage logistics and multiple parallel workflows
  • Able to meet deadlines inafast-paced environment without compromising quality
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and comfortable takinginitiative
  • Committed to the development of culturally and linguistically relevant and responsive materialsthat include connections to local communities specified by the client.
  • Committed to client satisfaction
  • Oriented around a growth mindset, driven to seek out and use feedback to improve and to grow
  • Open-minded in facing challenges
  • Collaborative, flexible, creative problem-solvers
  • Ableto persist through an iterative process modifying and refining work products over time
  • Attuned to detailandable to see the big picture
  • Excellentverbal and written communication skills
  • Skilled inthe development and delivery ofELAcurriculum andinstruction
  • Knowledgeable about culturally responsive teaching practices
  • Knowledgeable abouttheNext Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts
  • Knowledgeable aboutNew York State English language proficiency standards/levels
  • Knowledgeableabout high-quality literacy instruction,including foundational skillsinstruction
  • Knowledgeable aboutthe principles of Universal Design for Learning, Backwards Design, and experience creating authentic assessments
  • Passionate about reading, writing, and a wide variety and types of texts(inclusive of a variety of media, including websites, videos, films, podcasts, and eBooks)
  • Dedicated to achievement for all students QualificationsRequired /Desired Experience
    • Five or more years teaching experience in K12 public school setting
    • Deep content knowledge inEnglish Language Artsas evidenced by years of teaching, advanced degree,and/orother relevantexperience (preferablydistrict-level experience)
    • Experience writing standards-based curriculum atelementarylevel
    • Experience teaching diverse learners, including EnglishLearners and students with disabilities
    • Previous team leadershipexperience of 3 or more years
    • Experience developing curricular resourcesfor use by other teachers
    • Familiarity with Google Drive
    • Experience with digital learning instructional design (Preferred)
    • Familiarity with the Hidden Voices initiative, as well as the Expeditionary Learning and HMH Into Reading curriculum products (Preferred)
    • Mastersdegree or higher or equivalent experience Next Steps Interested individuals must submitResume or CV. #LI-REMOTE#LI-AC1CompensationCompensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $53,876 - $125,000. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role.EEO StatementPublic Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employmentregarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programsare based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.> Job Locations USPosted Date 2 months ago (11/22/2022 12:55 PM)Job ID 2022-8858 # of Openings 1 Category Consulting Type Regular Full-Time Practice Area Education ServicesPublic Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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