Curriculum Specialist (K-5 Literacy) - Part-time (Northeast)

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a part-time Curriculum Specialist to support our K-5 Literacy curriculum in our Northeast territory. The part-time Curriculum Specialist is a(n): ·        Education specialist with deep K-12 knowledge in assigned content area(s). ·        Sales representative for the assigned region(s) with the goal of driving and meeting market revenue targets. ·        Expert in the delivery of sales and introductory product orientation in-service for print, digital and blended programs who will partner with other specialists and share responsibilities in the assigned region(s). ·        Self-starter with a passion for K-12 education and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make sound decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers. ·        Expert on education standards, current education pedagogy, and market trends. ·        Expert communicator with the skills to relate to all levels of state, regional or district K-12 employees from superintendent, administrator, teacher to para-professional. This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in the Northeast states, and candidates will need to reside within the market to be considered.   Responsibilities: ·        Delivering winning presentations for each sales cycle to include the six customer touch points: Exhibits and Conferences Pre-work and Issue setting workshops Meetings and Campaigns Pilots Sales Presentations Program Activation ·        Provide Pilot Activation Trainings and consistent, on-going communication and support for pilot teachers throughout the pilot process.  ·        Providing customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams ·        Maintaining content level expertise through the Savvas Learning Company certification process and agreed upon materials. ·        Delivering Program Activation trainings for new and on-going customer accounts. ·        Having a deep understanding and knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s print and digital solutions. ·        Maintaining positive on-going relationships with the customer during the sales cycle and after activation to provide support or re-direction to appropriate Savvas Learning Company teams to ensure client satisfaction. ·        Providing excellent customer service at all times.  Qualifications: ·        5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience. ·        BS or BA, Master’s degree preferred. ·        Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred. ·        Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred. ·        Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-5 Literacy. ·        Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-12 education. ·        Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups. ·        Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable. ·        Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees. ·        Demonstration of strong abilities with technology skills including abilities to use all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices) to develop and deliver multimedia presentations. Other Requirements: ·        Regional travel will be required; requests are sometimes made with short notice. ·        Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. ·        Monitoring and controlling timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Learning Company Travel and Entertainment policies. ·        Collaboration with team members and all departments including sales, services, and operations to escalate and address customer satisfaction issues in order to ensure customer success. ·        Self-starter. Can at times be responsible for self-directed training and preparedness. ·        Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of K-5 Literacy. ·        Understanding sales campaign strategy, market trends and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.