Curriculum Associates

Professional Learning Specialist

Curriculum Associates
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeCalifornia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,750 - $99,750 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing professional development and classroom coaching, with a strong understanding of adult learning principles and data-driven instruction. Proficient in managing program implementations and collaborating with educational leaders to enhance curriculum adoption and instructional practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Development DeliveryData Analysis and ApplicationCurriculum Implementation SupportCalifornia State Standards KnowledgeClassroom Coaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide targeted professional development and ongoing in-classroom support
  • Analyze data and support educators in applying it to instruction
  • Manage daily projects and communicate with district and site leaders
  • Support districts in selecting and implementing Curriculum Associates products
  • Support district-wide adoptions of the Ready program and i-Ready online programs
  • Deliver professional development to teachers, coaches, and leaders on implementing Ready and i-Ready
  • Provide tailored on-site support, including lesson planning and pacing support
  • Help leaders identify evidence of implementation successes and challenges
  • Collaborate with district and site leaders to develop and revise annual professional development plans and schedules
  • Serve as a thought leader representing Curriculum Associates’ mission-driven approach
  • Stay current through company-provided educational conferences and team development
  • Travel up to 70% in the greater Los Angeles, California area, including overnight stays and transportation by car, plane, and/or public transportation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in teaching, coaching teachers, or providing professional development
  • Fluency using digital tools including online assessments
  • High level of comfort discussing and applying data with teachers and leaders
  • Understanding of principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development
  • Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program implementations
  • Ability to provide high-quality classroom coaching
  • Willingness to travel within designated territory and to company meetings several times throughout the year
  • Strong working knowledge of California State Standards for Mathematics/ELA, Grades K–8, or comparable state standards, and/or Next Generation Science Standards
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Background check required
  • Bilingual preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-contributed 401K
  • Company cell phone
  • Ability to keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work-related travel
  • Mileage reimbursement may be available for applicable travel
  • Attend educational conferences related to the role
  • Team-provided development
  • Supportive environment with feedback loops, virtual community, and shared best practices

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Hard Skills
Teaching ExperienceCoaching TeachersDigital Tools ProficiencyData ApplicationProgram Implementation Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
I-Ready Online ProgramsReady ProgramOnline Assessments
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's LicenseBackground Check
Industry Keywords
Adult Learning PrinciplesCalifornia State StandardsNext Generation Science StandardsProfessional Development Plans