ELA Content Manager (Contract Position)

Join Bailey Education Group, LLC as our Contract ELA Content Manager and elevate K-12 Education to new heights in a national educational consulting company. The ELA Content Manager is an experienced and dynamic instructional leader and subject-matter expert supporting academic excellence through program design, content development, and team collaboration. This innovative role is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality professional learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles, ensuring the effective delivery of rigorous, standards-aligned ELA content through skilled facilitation, expert instructional design, and the creation of impactful professional development and instructional resources. This role also serves as a coach for instructional coaches and internal stakeholders to strengthen instructional practice and ELA content knowledge across multiple states and educational contexts. A visionary practitioner, the ELA Content Manager drives innovation and contributes as a member of the Academic team. 

Key Responsibilities

ELA Content Leadership

• Serve as the primary expert in ELA standards, curriculum, and instructional practices.
• Provide content support and professional learning to coaches and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate comprehensive team training sessions focused on ELA content expertise and coaching practices
• Guide and support the development of ELA instructional resources, ensuring rigor, alignment, and responsiveness.
• Stay current on ELA research, trends, and policy across multiple states.
• Partner with project managers to ensure content quality across deliverables.

Professional Development & Facilitation

• Design and facilitate high-impact professional learning for instructional coaches and staff.
• Lead sessions on ELA content, pedagogy, and coaching strategies.
• Present at organizational, state, and national professional learning events and conferences.
• Model effective facilitation and adult learning strategies in all settings.

Instructional Design, Review & Content Development

• Lead the design and implementation of standards-aligned ELA tools, resources, and professional learning materials.
• Create model sessions and content that reflect best practices in adult learning and ELA instruction.
• Ensure timely delivery and high quality of all content deliverables.
• Manage ELA content organization and accessibility through internal systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Develop and lead a comprehensive program for instructional reviews and audits for schools, aimed at evaluating teaching practices, curriculum implementation, and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.

Coaching & Team Management

• Coach instructional professionals including direct services to schools and Districts, to deepen ELA knowledge and improve practice.
• Shadow team members to provide real-time support and feedback.
• Prepare and onboard new coaches with foundational content knowledge and resources.
• Manage the Early Literacy Lead and program to ensure effective design, development and implementation of strong early literacy pedagogy and program
• Actively collaborate across content teams and across departments to ensure coherence in common goals
• Represent ELA in multi-state collaboration and alignment efforts.
• Contribute to internal quality review processes and share best practices across content areas.

Organizational Representation & Standards

• Represent the organization at external events and conferences.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold organizational values, quality standards, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Monitor and integrate current research in ELA across multiple states
• Respond to emerging state needs with customized and research-based solutions.
• Incorporate innovative practices into professional learning, content design, and coaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English education, Curriculum & Instruction, or education related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in ELA instruction, coaching, or design and development.
• Expertise in standards-aligned curriculum design and facilitation of adult professional learning.
• Strong knowledge of literacy instruction, early literacy development, and science of reading
• Proven ability to lead and coach educators across diverse contexts.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working across multiple state educational systems (preferred)
• Proficient in using technology for virtual session delivery, designing tools and resources using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and other design platforms.

Your contributions will directly impact the future of students and educators alike, fostering an environment where integrity and excellence thrive. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education with a focus on innovation and high performance, we invite you to apply and join our mission to improve the lives of all children!

Bailey Education Group is committed to partnering with all schools and districts to improve the lives of all children through customized professional development and side-by-side teacher coaching, performed by certified instructional coaches with a deep understanding of state standards for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also offer professional development and training for both in school and district leadership, special needs services, early childhood, technology, multi-tiered systems of support and many other areas. At Bailey Education Group, we have a proven track record in professional development programs and coaching services that is quantifiable.

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to improve the lives of all children- the Bailey Way!

At Bailey Education Group, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the students, educators, and communities we serve. To uphold this commitment, all consultants engaged with our organization will undergo comprehensive background checks as a standard requirement of their role.

Additionally, consultants must comply with any specific background screening procedures or requirements mandated by the state(s) in which they will be providing services. This may include, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, child abuse registry checks, or other state-recommended verifications.

These measures are vital to maintaining the trust of our clients and partners and align with our core values of honesty, collaboration, and service.

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