What are the responsibilities and job description for the LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator – Trainer and Consultant of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Independent Contractors) position at LXA Lexia Voyager Sopris Inc.?
***This is an independent contractor position. Must be available to train 3-4 days a month, Monday – Friday during business hours to complete onboarding and facilitate sessions. Independent Contractor Overview: In search of Independent Contractors to conduct professional learning and consultation services for schools and districts across the country using LETRS professional learning at least one full-day per week. . Location: This is a USA, remote/hybrid position that consists of live online and in person facilitation Contractor Responsibilities: Deep knowledge of the science of reading, writing, and literacy development, and implications on instructional practices Effective presentation skills for in-person and virtual settings utilizing a variety of collaboration and engagements strategies Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Awareness of current research and trends in literacy and teacher quality Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, collaboration, and sensibility to build rapport with customers and co-workers) Flexible with changes in direction and the ability to overcome challenges that accompany change Commendable work ethic, commitment to ensure quality standards are met, and unwavering commitment to excellence Facility with various video conferencing platforms to facilitate service delivery Proficiency using technology-based productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Google and other web applications Availability to travel as needed within a geographic region using various modes of transportation with little lead time Contractor Requirements: Must be available to delivering sessions Monday-Friday during business hours at least 3-4 days a month. Masters degree (required) in elementary education, curriculum/instruction, speech/language pathology, education administration, school psychology, or comparable (Doctorate degree preferred) Minimum of 8 years teaching experience Minimum of 5 years administrative or central office/agency leadership experience Minimum of 5 years leadership experience (administrative, central office/ agency, teacher leader, etc.) Experience delivering training (for several consecutive days) to audiences of up to 50 Experience coaching/consulting teachers in applying best practices in classrooms with various populations of learners Experience navigating remote meeting platforms Experience in client/partnership management Required Training: Completion of LETRS online coursework; approximately 40 hours per Volume (self-paced with no compensation) Attendance and completion of live online LETRS sessions; approximately 24 hours of training (no compensation) Attendance at a 4-day Facilitator Training (live online or in-person; standard travel costs paid by company; no compensation) Observe 6 hours of training (live online) Co-train a 1-day training in the field (live online) Additional training as needed in person and via webinar Completion of ongoing professional learning sessions accessible in web-based platform To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/ An Equal Opportunity Employer We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Cambium Learning® Group is the education essentials company. With an intentionally curated portfolio of respected global brands, Cambium serves as a leader in the education space, helping millions of educators and students feel more universally valued each and every day. In everything we do and across all our brands, we focus on the elements that are most essential to the success of education Our family of companies includes: Cambium Assessment Lexia® Learning Learning A-Z® Voyager Sopris Learning® ExploreLearning® Time4Learning® Kurzweil Education® To learn more about the Cambium organization and our other career opportunities, visit www.cambiumlearning.com/about-us/careers As a group, we value: Simplicity - Across all our teams and all areas of our business, we create simplicity, making things easier and more clear for all those we work with. Certainty - We continually strive to eliminate doubt, delivering solutions, services and communications that our customers know they can count on. Now - We understand the need to make a difference not only for the future, but for today, and our people are committed to making the most of each moment we spend serving our customers.
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