National Literacy Consultant, Northeast

January 6

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Benchmark is a global product realization services company that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions in advanced computing, commercial aerospace, defense, medical technologies, and semiconductor capital equipment. The company offers a range of services from design engineering and precision machining to full-system electronic assembly and lifecycle management, ensuring reliable support for innovative products in demanding markets. With a collaborative approach that leverages cross-functional teams, Benchmark aims to be a trusted partner in delivering customized solutions tailored to complex challenges.

Advanced Technology • Design Engineering • Manufacturing • Order Fulfillment • Design

10,000+ employees

Founded 1979

🚀 Aerospace

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📋 Description

• The Literacy Consultant plays a vital role in contributing towards improving the standards of education. • He/she is actively involved and responsible for demonstrating professional credibility by providing the necessary consultation and training for Benchmark Education Company (BEC) programs and related topics. • The Literacy Consultant is a Benchmark product and professional development specialist providing onsite and remote implementation/service as determined by the Region Consultant Manager. • The Literacy Consultant is responsible for providing consultation and training to administrators, coaches, teachers and other district staff based on the training material that has been provided to him/her. • Primary responsibilities include: • Train administrators, coaches, teachers and other district staff on the implementation of Benchmark Education Company print and digital curriculum • Conduct professional development and in-service training on all products for new and current users • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all products and pedagogy behind the products • Support the development of instructional materials, presentation resources, pacing plans and handouts used to train customers • Provide highly effective presentations and webinars of our products to internal and external customers • Support individuals and small groups of teachers through coaching/ modeling of quality literacy lessons in classroom settings • Develop and share best practices around emerging educational initiatives, technologies and instructional practices • Learn independently, conduct research, synthesize and apply information from a variety of resources • Train administrators, coaches, and teachers to differentiate instruction using best practices with a blended learning environment • Work remotely while traveling up to 80% of the time including overnight stays • Build strong relationships with team members and customers • Provide internal reporting on each training in a timely manner • Communicate internally and externally to influence customer and market needs • Demonstrate the ability to identify customer needs and up-sell print, digital, and professional development when working with schools and their leadership • Ensure adherence to the existing work practices, procedures and methods with involvement in relevant training and development activities

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education • At least 5 years of experience in K-12 education • High energy, self-motivated, supportive, organized, results-oriented and ethical with positive outlook • Teaching experience in Comprehensive Literacy, Science of Reading Research, Intervention Work, Spanish Dual Language, English Language Learner Support • Knowledge of effective/research-based instructional strategies and how to leverage technology to enhance these strategies • Demonstrated experience using high-quality adult learning practices • Experience using technology in the classroom to advance instruction • Strong comfort level with communication technology skills including understanding current computer software, word processing, a variety of online browsers as well as skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Zoom, TEAMS and online web/based tools (Understanding of Google Classroom a plus) • Familiarity with state standards across dedicated region and best practices in the use of educational technology • Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to present to large audiences and key decision-making stakeholders in sales situations • Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a cross-functional environment on a daily basis to achieve and exceed desired goals • Demonstrated capacity to be a catalyst for change with the ability to remain neutral and constructive when faced with customer concerns, well organized and collaborative • Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight stays • Must be able to travel by airplane and car, often traveling up to 4-5 hours to locations • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis • Must have a valid diver license for driving and a REAL ID or Passport for flying • Must live near a major metropolitan airport